The Poppy Lady

By Barbara E. Walsh, Layne Johnson (Illustrator)

A teacher's quest to immortalize the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers.

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40 pages· 2,607 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Moina Belle Michael, a dedicated schoolteacher, embarks on a mission to honor World War I soldiers by establishing the red poppy as a lasting symbol of remembrance. With her students and friends on the front lines, Moina's determination knows no bounds. Her journey is one of passion and perseverance, ensuring the legacy of the poppy endures. How did one woman's vision become a universal emblem of sacrifice and memory? Discover the story behind the symbol that continues to honor veterans today.

From the publisher

Here is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifies of our veterans.

When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina’s great-nieces to better understand Moina’s determination to honor the war veterans.

A portion of the book’s proceeds will support the National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple(R), which benefits children of the U.S. military.

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