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Welcome to the official home page of author, Lois Szymanski. If you like books and ponies, you're in the right place. Learn more about Lois, her books and her passion for storytelling and ponies!
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Out of the Sea
The guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Chincoteague Ponies and the annual Pony Penning!
The wild Chincoteague Ponies of Virginia have been loved for generations! Made famous by Marguerite Henry's award-winning book, "Misty of Chincoteague," these hardy ponies live wild on Assateague Island. Every summer at Pony Penning thousands come to see the ponies swim across the bay where the foals are sold at the annual auction on Chincoteague Island.
Pony lovers will find pony history, personal anecdotes, , breed and training information and tales of wild pony rescues. Learn about the people and organizations who work tirelessly to preserve and protect the breed.
Nonfiction for all ages
Little Icicle
Matt and his friend Holly were following pony tracks through the woods when they saw it. An ice-covered pony was stuck in the frozen pond -- her eyes were closed and they couldn't tell if she was even breathing.
While Matt stayed with the icy pony, Holly ran back along the path as fast as she could to get help from the island firemen.
Matt and Holly both knew that every minute counted...but they never guessed just how important it would be to save that special pony's life.
Fiction
3rd grade reading level
About Lois Szymanski
Author, Lois Szymanski says the books she read as a child changed her life, led her to find real Chincoteague Ponies, and made her the writer she is today. Her books include fiction and nonfiction for all ages, picture books and guides. While most of her books are about ponies, she has also written a fiction series with co-author Shelley Sykes, called the "Gettysburg Ghost Gang". In 2024, her 38th book will be released.
“When I read Misty of Chincoteague,” I became Maureen Beebe. I want my readers to become as immersed in what I write as I was in the horse books I read and absorbed throughout my life.
When her children were small, Lois and her husband Dan helped them get a Chincoteague Pony foal, one that her grandchildren still ride today. These days, she and her husband share their lives with two adorable miniature horses, but they spend countless days on Chincoteague Island and Assateague Island, still chasing the ponies and the pony stories she loves.
Reader's Reviews
“Lois Szymanski's work is truly inspiring. Her storytelling captures the imagination and leaves a lasting impact. I can't wait for her next release!”
Jasmine Ward, Book Enthusiast
“As a fan of both books and ponies, Lois Szymanski's writing resonates with me on a personal level. Her creativity knows no bounds, and I eagerly anticipate her future projects.”
Alison Green, Literary Critic
“Lois Szymanski's ability to weave together themes of adventure and the equestrian world is truly remarkable. Her work is a must-read for anyone with a love for both literature and ponies.”
Sam Donald, Educator