Peggy Schaefer

Peggy Schaefer

Senior Director, Associate Publisher

Peggy Schaefer is Associate Publisher of WorthyKids, part of the Worthy imprint based in the Hachette Nashville office. She began her career in publishing as a copy editor in the days of paper and red pen, and since that time has worked on children’s books, cookbooks, gift books, travel books, and more. She has overseen the publishing program at WorthyKids (formerly Ideals Children’s Books) for nearly twenty years and acquires books for children from birth to age twelve. Peggy enjoys collaborating with authors, artists, and colleagues, and especially appreciates the unique creative challenge each title brings and the opportunity to help craft books that delight and inspire children. She also enjoys those occasions when she can add her own stories to the publishing mix and has authored a handful of children’s books.