Lola Schaefer is an author, teacher, speaker and writing consultant who is passionate about helping children learn the tools of writing so they can express themselves.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your visit. As you explore the site, you’ll find information about me, my books, school visits, writing workshops, as well as conference programs. If you have any questions, or you want to reserve a date, please contact me. Thank you.

Mittens At School
July 2012
I Can Read! Books, HPC

Available in paperback July, 2012!
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Susan Hartung

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One Special Day
March 2012
Hyperion Books

Publisher: Hyperion Books
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Jessica Meserve

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Mittens, Where Is Max?
October 2011
I Can Read! Books, HPC

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Susan Hartung

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Just One Bite
September 2010

Publisher: Chronicle Books
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Geoff Waring
Awards NSTA/CBC Award

To read about Lola’s research process for her narrative nonfiction books, click on this link: Lola's Information Source!

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Frankie Stein Starts School
August 2010
Marshall Cavendish

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry

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Happy Halloween, Mittens
August 2010
I Can Read! Books, HPC

Available in paperback August, 2010!
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Susan Hartung

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What’s That, Mittens?
April 2008
I Can Read (HPC)

Available in paperback!
Read What’s That, Mittens? to see what Mittens finds.

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Frankie Stein
January 2007
Marshall Cavendish

Available in paperback August, 2009!
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry

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Follow Me, Mittens
January 2007
I Can Read! books (HPC)

Available in paperback!
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

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Toolbox Twins
January 2006
Henry Holt and Company

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Melissa Iwai

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An Island Grows
January 2006
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Cathie Felstead

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Mittens
January 2006
I Can Read! Books (HPC)

Available in paperback!
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung

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Arrowhawk
January 2004
Henry Holt and Company

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska

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Loose Tooth
January 2004
I Can Read! Book (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom

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Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once A Flower Bloomed
October 2003
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Lindsay Barrett George

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What’s Up, What’s Down?
January 2002
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Barbara Bash

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This Is the Rain
January 2001
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Jane Wattenberg

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This Is The Sunflower
January 2000
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Donald Crews

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Recent Reflection

What a Week
May 13, 2012

What a great week. First, Ted and I traveled to Ocean City, Maryland to the Maryland Library Association's yearly conference. At the luncheon I received the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for JUST ONE BITE. It's meaningful for many reasons. I know, first of all, how much time and energy go into the selection of any book award. Committee members read and discuss books for several months to come to their collaborative decision. Thank you, committee members, for your investment in the selection process.

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Testimonials

  • Lola Schaefer has worked with our teachers for three years. Through her guidance and support they have grown as writing teachers and are now comfortable using mentor texts to teach different genres of writing as well as the craft of writing. In one year our fifth grade writing scores increased almost 20 percentage points which we attribute in large part to Lola’s giving our teachers the tools to expect our students to write more organically.

    Lynn Coleman
    Curriculum support Teacher
    Roswell North Elementary School
    Fulton County Schools
    Atlanta, Georgia

Author/Consultant Visits

Lola M. Schaefer is an author of children’s books and a national writing consultant. She travels across the country sharing her love of reading and writing in schools, at conferences, and at workshops. For the past twenty years she has informed and inspired teachers and students on the craft of writing.
If you would like to schedule Lola for a school visit, please contact her.