The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to

The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to 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, which benefits children of the U.S. military.

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Calkins Creek
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	new18-11302015-c0104790
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2012-09-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9781590787540

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