A Great Depression-era story about Veleta Mae — a determined young farm girl
whose worn dress threatens to keep her from school. With her mother's
encouragement, she finds a creative solution using an unexpected material:
a flour sack.
Inspired by true events, Flour Sack Girl is a story of resilience,
ingenuity, and the quiet power of family — told with warmth and folksy charm.
During the Great Depression, a determined young girl has a Make-Do-Can-Do attitude.
With a little help from Momma, Veleta Mae finds the perfect dress for school
in an unexpected way — a flour sack.
In the Fall of 1938, Veleta Mae finally gets to go to school, but her dress is thinner
than paper with a pocket holier than Swiss cheese. She decides to fix her problem by
searching her farm for inspiration. Feathers? Daisies? Curtains? Veleta Mae all but
gives up when she spots an empty flour sack that is decorated in a beautiful pattern.
It will make the perfect dress! What she didn’t expect was that the kids at
school had a similar idea. For a time, we were a nation of Flour Sack Girls.
Book also includes
A paper doll
History of Flour Sack dress making
Depression Era bread recipe
What readers are saying
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Brimming with folksy language, Flour Sack Girl connects readers to a poignant, resilient time in US history when “making do” was by necessity a national pastime.
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The adept narrative is layered with themes of friendship, family, resilience, and ingenuity, while the poetic language employs a range of unique and witty similes.
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A story of pluck, spunk and invention in the face of adversity. The lively text and playful illustrations will appeal to any kid who’s had to get creative.
About the Author
Nina Bricko holds an MFA from Hamline University and teaches English at Madison College.
She is a voiceover artist, audiobook producer, and the creator of The Story Tree podcast.
Flour Sack Girl is her debut picture book.
