Lois Szymanski, Children's Author
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"​Welcome to my home page!  I'm Lois Szymanski. 
If you like Books and 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.
It's what I'm passionate about! Get ready to fall in love with ponies! 
​Check out my books to learn more!"

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Lois also visits schools, libraries, writing groups and more.
Check out the presentation page for more information.


And Check out her newest Chincoteague Pony Tales books:
(Short Stories for adults and older kids.)

CHINCOTEAGUE PONY TALES - Volume 1
or

CHINCOTEAGUE PONY TALES - Volume 2


Email:  LoisSzymanski@hotmail.com to order:

Chincoteague Pony Tales cost $12 each plus $3 shipping & handling.
In your email, include shipping information and who you would like the book autographed to. An email with payment information will be sent to you
​to finalize the sale.

Thank you!



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Released in 2019!
​In this second book of inspirational Chincoteague Pony tales, Lois Szymanski shares more stories about the wild  ponies who live on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Hear about a foal orphaned at birth, who is adopted by another mare. Immerse yourself in the tale of "Dunkaroo" a foal who should not have been born on an island surrounded by water. Find out how one young stallion failed to thrive on the island, but found happiness off the island. After reading Chincoteague Pony Tales - Volume Two, you'll be looking for Volume Three in 2020!

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Released 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.  Hear the tale of a mare named Icy and the surprise she gave the firemen who rescued her. Learn about a rescued colt who was nursed back to life, and how he survived his first winter. Find out about the charity that purchases foals for children annually, and the woman who inspired the Fund. With take-home pony stories, tales about Misty descendants, and stories of those who still live wild on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, here's a book has something for everyone who loves the wild ponies of Chincoteague!

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 ​Released 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! Learn what others have fed their foals. Learn about their vet care, hoof care, trailering, training, and so much more... from vets, farriers, equine dentists and others who have raised these unique, wild and wonderful Chincoteague Ponies from the ground up.

To schedule a book signing, classroom visit, writer's workshop or inspirational talk email the author at:  LoisSzymanski@hotmail.com or call 443-519-8124.1
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