Welcome to my home page! I'm Lois Szymanski, a children's author who is passionate about three things - Books, Chincoteague Ponies and Family. If you feel the same I think you'll enjoy exploring some of my books. I've written everything from picture books to middle grade novels and nonfiction for adults and kids. I'm also a correspondent for my local newspaper, the Carroll County Times and a co-founder of the charity, The Feather Fund.
I love traveling to schools to talk about the wild Chincoteague Ponies and their wetlands environment, and about writing, too. Sometimes we even bring a Chincoteague Pony for students to meet. Learn about my author talks and what others are saying on my Presentations page or stop by an open talk, listed on the Appearance Schedule page.
One of my favorite things to do on my research trips to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands is to collect pony stories that I can share with you, like the stories told in my True Story of.... series for middle grade readers. Now I am excited to announce the story of Surfer Dude, coming out as a picture book in July of 2017.
I love traveling to schools to talk about the wild Chincoteague Ponies and their wetlands environment, and about writing, too. Sometimes we even bring a Chincoteague Pony for students to meet. Learn about my author talks and what others are saying on my Presentations page or stop by an open talk, listed on the Appearance Schedule page.
One of my favorite things to do on my research trips to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands is to collect pony stories that I can share with you, like the stories told in my True Story of.... series for middle grade readers. Now I am excited to announce the story of Surfer Dude, coming out as a picture book in July of 2017.
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.
Also new in summer of 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
