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Illustrating Little House

In the early 1990s, HarperCollins Publishers launched the My First Little House Books program to introduce toddlers and young children to the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder. They began a search for an illustrator who had a similar style to that of the beloved illustrator, Garth Williams. My illustration agent, Merial Cornell, was showing…

Laura Ingalls Wilder and Me: A Prairie Girl’s Faith

“As a child, I learned my Bible lessons by heart, in the good old-fashioned way, and once won the prize for repeating correctly . . . verses from the Bible.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder I would never have written A Prairie Girl’s Faith: The Spiritual Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder if Spring Ridge School hadn’t…

Teachable Moments With Little House on the Prairie

Race and racism, like politics, can be thought of as the 3rd rail of American life and, because of the emotion surrounding them, discussions can get heated. Since they are not talked about enough, the complicated issues encompassing them, never really get solved. Not talking about race and racism doesn’t make them go away; in…

Tips for Family Travel to the Little House Sites and Pageants

For Laura Ingalls Wilder fans, there is nothing quite like going to the scene of the story. Every year—roughly May to October—thousands of fans descend upon the Midwestern spots the Ingalls family called home in Minnesota and South Dakota. Crowds are thick, particularly in July, when local actors perform Little House-based pageants—outdoor plays—based on the…

Little House on the Prairie Inspired Photo Shoot by Danielle Pousette

Today’s featured fan is photographer Danielle Pousette who shares with us a little throwback to Laura Ingalls Wilder through her inspired photo shoot. Q: What inspired you to do this photo shoot? I was inspired to do the photo shoot because my daughter and her friend are both at an age where they are really…

Andover Sewing Project Contest + Craftsy Quilt Kit Winner 2016

Andover Fabrics launched a big sewing contest in 2016! They wanted to see what you’ve been creating with the Little House on the Prairie™ collection of fabrics. Many of the fabrics have been sold out and are no longer available. Who Won the 2016 Craftsy Quilt Kit Giveaway? We are so glad you asked….