Lisl H. Detlefsen, Author and Speaker

Welcome! Lisl would love to visit your school, library, bookstore, or organization. To request an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please contact Authors Out Loud or visit her Speaking Profile.

LISL'S NEWEST TITLE FLIES ONTO SHELVES APRIL 7!
MY MOM IS LIKE A KITE, beautifully illustrated by Nathalie Dion, is now available for preorder. Here's a sneak peek:

Order MY MOM IS LIKE A KITE

LISL'S OTHER NEWEST TITLES:
AT THE END OF THE DAY, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao, STILL THERE WAS BREAD, illustrated by David Soman, and EACH DAY IS A GIFT, illustrated by Natalia Vasilica, are all available now from your favorite bookseller!

Order AT THE END OF THE DAY

*Click on the cover image above for videos with Lisl and Lynnor about the book!

Order STILL THERE WAS BREAD

*Click on the cover image above for the recipe card to make Nana rolls!

Order EACH DAY IS A GIFT

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Last updated: March 19, 2026.

​Welcome! Lisl would love to visit your school, library, bookstore, or organization. To request an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please contact Authors Out Loud or visit her Speaking Profile.

LISL'S NEWEST TITLE FLIES ONTO SHELVES APRIL 7!​MY MOM IS LIKE A KITE, beautifully illustrated by Nathalie Dion, is now available for preorder. Here's a sneak peek:

LISL'S OTHER NEWEST TITLES:​AT THE END OF THE DAY, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao, STILL THERE WAS BREAD, illustrated by David Soman, and EACH DAY IS A GIFT, illustrated by Natalia Vasilica, are all available now from your favorite bookseller!

Welcome! Lisl would love to visit your school, library, bookstore, or organization. To request an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please contact Authors Out Loud or visit her Speaking Profile.

LISL'S NEWEST TITLE FLIES ONTO SHELVES APRIL 7!
MY MOM IS LIKE A KITE, beautifully illustrated by Nathalie Dion, is now available for preorder. Here's a sneak peek:

LISL'S OTHER NEWEST TITLES:
AT THE END OF THE DAY, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao, STILL THERE WAS BREAD, illustrated by David Soman, and EACH DAY IS A GIFT, illustrated by Natalia Vasilica, are all available now from your favorite bookseller!