Welcome to my home page! I'm Lois Szymanski. If you like ponies, you're in the right place. My books about Chincoteague Ponies are for all ages, from picture books to early readers, middle grade novels and nonfiction for kid and adults, I share what I am passionate about! Enjoy perusing the site to learn more!
The inspirational story of the legendary island stallion, Surfer Dude is illustrated with full page oil painting spreads by illustrator, Linda Kantjas. Linda also illustrated Lois's picture book, "Wild Colt" with colorful page spreads that bring the island of Assateague to life.
The new picture book will also include a seek-and-find wildlife identification guide in the back of the book.
New in 2018!
From stories shared at the fence, to those uncovered through years of research and interviews with Chincoteague Pony owners, this book shares inspirational and informative stories about the wild ponies we love. With take-home ponies and Misty descendants, and stories of those who still live wild on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, the book has something for everyone who loves the wild ponies of Chincoteague!
From stories shared at the fence, to those uncovered through years of research and interviews with Chincoteague Pony owners, this book shares inspirational and informative stories about the wild ponies we love. With take-home ponies and Misty descendants, and stories of those who still live wild on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, the book has something for everyone who loves the wild ponies of Chincoteague!
New in 2017!
If you have purchased a wild Chincoteague Pony foal, or are thinking about raising your hand to bid at the Pony Penning auction - held on the last Thursday of July annually at Chincoteague, Virginia - here is the ultimate guide to raising your wild pony foal!
To schedule a book signing, classroom visit, writer's workshop or inspirational talk email the author at: LoisSzymanski@hotmail.com or call 443-293-7811
