Kay Whaley

Kay Whaley, a Eufaula, Alabama, native, is a writer of short fiction, nonfiction articles, and poetry.
A National Board Certified teacher, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education from Auburn University and her master’s from Troy University. In addition to her career in the classroom, she has worked as Public Relations and Marketing Director and as Grants Director at Wallace Community College. She and her husband Mark are parents to two young adults and grandparents to Blake, Emily, and Alice.

Sydney and the Christmas Star

When Sydney and the boy with the green shoes help the gardener unload his truck full of Christmas cargo, Sydney receives an unexpected gift. Afterwards, the boy and Sydney try out for the annual Christmas play. Sydney dreams of being cast in a special role. But when her antics wreck the audition, all hope of starring in the play evaporates. How will Sydney ever find her part?

Sydney and the Masquerade

It’s autumn in Sydney’s hometown, and things aren’t always what they seem to be. The sky is wearing a disguise, and twin poodles have turned pink and blue. It’s almost time for the pet parade, and Sydney’s human friend Annanine is making masks with the help of her art teacher, Miss Jolly. But behind a mask, Decker spoils the fun when he bullies Pinkie and Blue Boy and chases them into a spooky, old mansion. Sydney, Annanine, and the boy with the green shoes race to the rescue—and make a surprising discovery about Decker.

Sydney Tours Eufaula

Sydney Tours Eufaula is Whaley’s new children’s book and centers around the dog’s travels throughout Eufaula, pursuing a cat during the height of tourist season with the annual Eufaula Pilgrimage as a backdrop.

Whaley is the director of grant development at Wallace Community College-Sparks Campus. Sydney, illustrated throughout the book by Eufaula artist Kathy Hamrick, is one of the Portuguese Water Dogs owned by Eufaula veterinarian Dr. Jim Gardner and his wife, Anne.

Sydney Tours Eufaula star Sydney is an 8-year-old Portuguese Water Dog. She is quite accomplished, having won grand champion confirmation titles and well as water championships.

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