Remembrance Day: The Poppy Lady

 

And now the Torch and Poppy red 

We wear in honor of our dead.

Fear not that ye have died for naught,

We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought

In Flanders Fields.

I can think of no better advocate for veterans than Moina Belle Michael who initiated the wearing of paper poppies to commemorate those who died in battle. But Moina did so much more than write a poem and wear poppies.  She offered physical and emotional support in countless ways.

I highly recommend Barbara Walsh's picture book biography and Layne Johnson's stunning illustrations.  Lots of historical matter included, of course.  After all, it was published by Calkins Creek Books.