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Lois Ann Snyder-Downing

Born: 06/28/1928   Lansing , MI
Parents: Clayton Harvey and Agness Maud Snyder
Spouse: Everett William Downing
Children: David Everett
Address(es):
Permanent :
1292 Holt Road
Mason , MI 48854
United States
Contact Information:
Phone : 517.676.0767
Email : [email protected]

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Grandpa's Tooth - A true Michigan Mastodon Story Grandpa's Tooth - A true Michigan Mastodon Story
- The true story of a Michigan mastedon. 		Non Fiction Children , Teen Lois Ann Snyder-Downing 2006
Corwin-Silverthorn Saga
- Available in the Michigan State Library 		Non Fiction Adult , Teen Lois and Everett Downing 1975
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I wrote "Grandpa's Tooth" because of many requests from school children, after they heard the story, to write a book for their school libraries. A desire to add Michigan history literature to schools that would challenge young minds to further research and exploration was also a factor. I promised my father that I would write his story to be passed down to family. I believe success can be attributed to great grahpic design, illustrations, expert advice, a college course in writing, encouragement from teacher and chiuldren. The Mastodon was named Micgigan's Official State Fossil while I was completing the book, creating interest in learning more about jpre-historic Michigan. Children especially enjoy the book and dream of digging up a Mastodon bone in their backyards. I take the actual 50,000-year-old Mastodon tooth to the schools and allow children and adults to hold the tooth, inspect and ask questions.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Yes, by phone, email or U.S. mail.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
- Graduate classes Western Michigan University Kalamazoo , MI

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
- Presently retired. Teacher Aide for special needs children, legal secretary, volunteer music therapist, studied voice and piano in preparation for career in opera. Volunteer researcher for and member of Michigan Capitol Battle Flags Task Force, helping to raise money for restoration and preservation of Michigan's Civil War Flag collection. Researched and wrote unit histories in preparation for book to be published.
Researcher
- Research and histories of several Michigan Civil War units in preparation for a book to be published listing all color bearers and their participation in the American Civil War. 		Michigan Capitol Battle Frags Task Force Lansing , MI

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Last Modified On: 3/18/2013 12:00:00 AM