Wisdom, the Midway Albatross, the subject of my 2012 picture book has returned to Midway Island and laid a new egg. She was banded by Chandler Robbins on December 10, 1956 while sitting on an egg and presumed to be a minimum of five years old. That makes her at least 62 years old–and she’s going to be a new momma. Wow!
Wisdom and her mate prepare to begin their first shift of incubation, Photo credit: Pete Leary, USFWS
We also have exciting news about the book: it is the winner of the 20th Annual 2013 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, in the children’s picture book category. Among other prizes is a $1000 cash award. Winners will be officially announced in the February issue of Writer’s Digest magazine.
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January 1, 2013
That story warms my heart and is a wonderful way to start 2013! Congrats on the award and best wishes for your success — and Midway’s too! :-D
January 1, 2013
Congrats, Darcy! That’s wonderful news. I’m really happy for you.
January 1, 2013
Awww, Darcy, I am THRILLED for you…congratulations on winning and congratulations to the soon to be new momma!
Donna L Martin
January 1, 2013
Congratulations, Darcy, Kitty & Wisdom!
January 1, 2013
Thanks, everyone. It was a surprise to win this book award, but very nice–especially since it’s such an amazing story that deserves an audience.
Darcy
January 4, 2013
Congrats, Darcy!
The award is quite exciting and well-deserved.
Best wishes with your future works!
February 24, 2013
Great subject. Wonderful book! Well-deserved recognition.
Thanks for all you do,
Linda