In the children’s book, Boston Finds a Home, there really is a horse named Boston. Boston is a twelve-year-old quarter horse mare. Her stable mate Dixie is a thirteen-year-old quarter horse mare. Earlier in her life, Boston did move from owner to owner, but now has found a permanent home in the state of Wisconsin.
What happens when two long time friends, one a special education teacher and one an art teacher, get together? They, of course, develop a children’s book. Kim Preder, the author, took the love for her horse, and Mary Starnitcky, the illustrator, took her love for art to make their creation, Boston Finds a Home. As young children, they both grew up on dairy farms. Preder and Starnticky are currently both educators in the state of Wisconsin. Preder is married, and has a total of five horses on her farm. Starnitcky is married with three children.