The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

AUTHOR: Barbara E. Walsh
ILLUSTRATOR: Layne Johnson

From the Publisher:

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.

Leah’s Thoughts:

Learning about Moina’s dedication was inspiring. This book beautifully connects history with the symbols we see today, and it inspired us to look up some red poppy crafts to do as a family. There are tons of sweet and meaningful ideas on Pinterest.