Valorie Lee Schaefer to Publish You Part Two in 2027
The author behind The Care and Keeping of You is releasing a new guide focused on the physical changes of midlife.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Sex Life
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Author Valorie Lee Schaefer will publish her new book, You Part Two, on April 27, 2027. The project aims to normalize discussions regarding perimenopause and midlife transitions for women.
Why it matters
The book serves as a resource for women navigating the physical and hormonal shifts of adulthood. Schaefer hopes to provide a comprehensive guide that mirrors the accessible nature of her previous work.
Valorie Lee Schaefer, currently age 66, brings nearly three decades of perspective to this new midlife guide. The book is published by Penguin Random House and features illustrations by Edith Young.
The players
Valorie Lee Schaefer
She is the author who famously wrote The Care and Keeping of You.
Laura Tisdel
She serves as the editor for the upcoming book at Penguin Random House.
Edith Young
She is the illustrator responsible for the visuals within the new book.
The details
Editor Laura Tisdel reached out to Schaefer after hearing the author on the This Is Love podcast in 2024. The author began discussing the concept for this follow-up seven years before the scheduled publication date.
Timeline
1998: The Care and Keeping of You was originally published.
2024: Schaefer appeared on the This Is Love podcast.
April 27, 2027: The book You Part Two is scheduled for release.
Culture Shift
This project continues the trend of normalizing conversations around female health milestones that were previously considered taboo. It represents a shift toward supporting women through the specific challenges of perimenopause rather than focusing only on puberty.
Readers who grew up using Schaefer’s previous books can expect a similar educational approach tailored to the complexities of midlife. The guide is intended to save women time by providing a quick-start manual for managing bodily changes.
The takeaway
The upcoming release highlights the importance of having accessible health information throughout every stage of a woman's life. Readers interested in this topic should look for resources that bridge the gap between medical expertise and personal narrative.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ELLE.
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