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.

Just One Bite
September 2010

Publisher: Chronicle Books
Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Geoff Waring

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

New Landscapes
August 27, 2010

I just heard a wonderful report on NPR the other day about the benefits of vacations. They spoke about how important it is to interrupt your daily routines and let your mind rest. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111887591

Continue reading this reflection...

Testimonials

  • I heartily recommend Lola Schaefer as a visiting author. She gave four different presentations, each geared to the age of the students. She was able to combine her background as a researcher, storyteller, writer, and teacher to offer programs that were instructive as well as spellbinding. The students loved her. Our teachers were so impressed that they are requesting a three-day writing workshop with Lola later in the year.

    Ann Glass Darlington’s Lower School Librarian Rome, 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.