Lake Land College Mascot Featured In Children's Book

The Lake Land College mascot Laker Louie is featured in a brand-new children’s book, “Cheers for Laker Louie.”

Written by Director of Student Life Lisa Shumard-Shelton and illustrated by Business Adjunct Brett Sawyer, the book follows Laker Louie as he tries out for various Lake Land College athletic teams.

“Cheers for Laker Louie” is a follow-up to last year’s “High Fives for Laker Louie,” which was also written and illustrated by Shumard-Shelton and Sawyer respectively. Both books are available to purchase online or in-person at the Laker Nest Bookstore, and all profits are donated to the Lake Land College Foundation student scholarship fund.

“It was so much fun making the first book and seeing all the positive responses to it, so I knew I definitely wanted to continue Laker Louie’s story,” Shumard-Shelton said. “The books are a great way to help young children see the benefits of college, and I’m thrilled that all sales of this new book are again supporting our students through scholarships.” 

To purchase a copy of “Cheers for Laker Louie,” visit the Lake Land College Laker Next Bookstore website at https://bookstore.lakelandcollege.edu/default.asp.

Schools, libraries and other’s children’s groups can also request a reading of “High Fives for Laker Louie” or the newly-released “Cheers for Laker Louie” by contacting Lake Land College Student Life at studentlife@lakelandcollege.edu.