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Gayle Webre

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Gayle Webre holds a Master’s +30 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (currently ULL) and has worked in elementary education for 25 years, primarily designing and implementing enrichment curricula for gifted children. She generally lives with her nose in a book or talking about her latest reads. When she’s not writing, reading to groups of children, hosting gatherings for her family and friends, or playing with her grandchildren, you might spot her riding her tricycle!

Schedule

10:30 am to 11:00 am
A.Z. Young Park, Author Tent C
A Place for Pelicans: The Incredible Story of Queen Bess Island
(ages 8 to 12)

11:15 am to Noon
Cavalier House Books Tent
Book Signing

A Place for Pelicans: The Incredible Story of Queen Bess Island

Queen Bess Island, a tiny island along the coast of Louisiana, is an important nesting ground for pelicans. For a long time, Queen Bess had been wearing away, and pelicans were running out of room to build their nests. Then, in 2010, the worst oil spill in history ravaged the island. Oil covered hundreds of pelicans, many died, and the rookery was ruined.

In a grand experiment, the first of its kind, people worked together to completely restore the island. Pelicans returned to nest in record numbers.

Today, Queen Bess Island is full of life. With beautiful photography and fascinating information, A Place for Pelicans presents the inspiring story of Queen Bess Island and the magnificent birds that nest on it.