As a researcher and biographer of Laura Ingalls Wilder, I’ve found the work of other Wilder authors and scholars both essential and illuminating. Listed below are titles that explore different areas of her life and work, often bringing entirely new and unexpected interpretations to a wide range of Wilder topics. The list includes classic titles,…
Books by William Anderson
Author and historian William Anderson was introduced to the Wilder books in elementary school, as were millions of other American children. Today, he is one of the foremost historians of the Ingalls family and his groundbreaking research has resulted in many books, which we have detailed below. Anderson also serves as a director of the…
Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered
Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered. Buy Now! Author: Melissa…
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide
Our articles about recently-released books are great resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books. Here is a brief overview about The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide. Buy Now! Author: Annette Whipple Publisher: Chicago Review Press (August 4, 2020) Synopsis: Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls…
Pioneer Girl: The Revised Texts
Our articles about recently-released books are great resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books. Here is a brief overview about Pioneer Girl: The Revised Texts. Buy Now! Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder Editor: Nancy Tystad Koupal Publisher: South Dakota State Hist Society Pr; Annotated edition (October 15, 2021) Synopsis: Pioneer Girl: The…
Almanzo Wilder: A “Very Special” Perfect Young Man
I met my first book crush when I was seven. He was handsome and courageous, driving Laura home every week from the depressing (and dangerous) Brewster’s house. He was quiet, but when he did speak, he always said the perfect thing. Almanzo Wilder was the multi-talented farmer boy who could brave a raging blizzard to save…
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