In the News - 2013
Fantastic News! The Poppy Lady received a 2013 Eureka Silver Honor Award from the California Reading Association.
My Dad and I were happy to see the story of his "Poppy Lady" in the November issue of Highlights for Children. A special thank you to Carolyn Yoder, Judy Burke, and all the staff at Highlights!
While I was in Georgia, Abit Massey, President Emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Association, asked me to sign a copy of The Poppy Lady for President and Mrs. Carter. A lovely thank you arrived in response.
I had an absolute great time presenting at schools in Athens, Georgia.
I had a fun time with Moina's great-nieces, Lucia and Elinor, at a tea hosted by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy on my recent trip to Georgia. I loved meeting Athens-Clarke County Mayor Nancy Denson and was honored to sign a copy of The Poppy Lady for her.
Come hear me speak at the Book Talk & Signing in the Emerging Writers Pavilion on Saturday, August 31, at 1:00 pm.
Thank you, April Burkhart, for this great interview.
A review from Connie Wheeler, regent of the Elijah Clarke Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
I am proud to announce that The Poppy Lady is a nominee for the 2013-2014 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award.
Cathy Shelton, host of "Faith & Family Radio" taped an interview with me on April 23rd.
To celebrate Women's History Month, I was invited to be a guest blogger for the ALSC and share Moina Belle Michael's story with their readers.
I received exciting news from Judy Burke, Editor at Highlights for Children. My article, "The Poppy Lady," is scheduled for the November 2013 issue of the magazine!
Like a true "Mighty Girl" Moina believed anything was possible if you did your best and followed through. She was strong, determined, and she made a difference.
