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.

Lola Schaefer is a children's book author
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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Lola Schaefer is a children's book author
Mittens, Where Is Max?
October 2011
I Can Read! Books, HPC

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Susan Hartung

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Lola Schaefer is a children's book author
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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Lola Schaefer is a children's book author
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?
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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Lola Schaefer is a children's book author
Frankie Stein
January 2007
Marshall Cavendish

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

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Lola Schaefer is a children's book author
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, by Lola Schaefer
Toolbox Twins
January 2006
Henry Holt and Company

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Melissa Iwai

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An Island Grows, by Lola Schaefer
An Island Grows
January 2006
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Cathie Felstead

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Mittens, by Lola Schaefer
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, by Lola Schaefer
Arrowhawk
January 2004
Henry Holt and Company

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska

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Loose Tooth, by Lola Schaefer
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, by Lola Schaefer
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, by Lola Schaefer
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, by Lola Schaefer
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, by Lola Schaefer
This Is The Sunflower
January 2000
Greenwillow Books (HPC)

Written by Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated by Donald Crews

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Recent Reflection

Preparing
Three new books on the way
May 17, 2013

For the past few weeks I've been preparing the gardens. I've removed winter's leaf fall, cultivated, and added a few new perennials (like this Asian lily). I've pruned and trimmed. I've added a few amendments to the vegetable gardens, spaded, planted seeds and seedlings. It's the usual spring groundwork that precedes a summer of color and fresh food. It's probably one of my favorite times of the year - so expectant.

Continue reading this reflection...

Testimonials

  • Yours was the best author visit we've ever had. It was worth every penny and I hope to have you back. Both teachers and students were spellbound by your presentation and we learned a ton!

    Kelly Posey
    Media Specialist
    Blanco Vista Elementary School
    San Marcos, Texas

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.