Following the Footsteps of Laura Ingalls Wilder: An Editor’s Reflections—a new release by the SDHS Press!
Join us on September 15th at 7:00 PM CT for History Talks! This event will be held in-person at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre in the Vogt Education Room, or virtually on Zoom.
Nancy Tystad Koupal unveils her new book, Following the Footsteps of Laura Ingalls Wilder: An Editor’s Reflections. Participate in the fun as Koupal discusses her path to publishing the New York Times bestseller, Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography, and signs copies of her new book!
In this volume of the Pioneer Girl Project, Nancy Tystad Koupal compiles more than a decade’s worth of blog posts, covering a vast range of topics related to Laura Ingalls Wilder: LauraPalooza conferences, behind-the-scenes accounts of publishing the Pioneer Girl Project and Little House books, fascinating vignettes about Wilder’s life and their influence on her writing, and more. The final chapter includes a full-length essay that investigates the puzzle of Wilder’s posthumously published Little House novel, The First Four Years. The result is a captivating and highly readable series of blog entries that Wilder fans of all backgrounds are sure to learn from and enjoy.
You can register for History Talks at the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation website.
Questions about History Talks? Contact SDHS Press Director Dedra McDonald Birzer at dedra.birzer@state.sd.us.
The SDHS Press is taking preorders for their October release starting September 1, 2026!
Drought, Dust, and Creativity: North Dakota’s Art Scene During the Great Depression by Susan Wefald explores the emergence of the American Scene in North Dakota art—a movement of artists who drew inspiration from everyday life and shared experiences. The rise of the American Scene during one of the most trying times in the nation’s history is revealed in pieces that tell stories of tradition and North Dakotans’ unwavering pride. A must read for anyone interested in art history or readers who hope to find inspiration for their own creative projects.
Presales for this book are available on the SDHS Press website.
Following the Footsteps of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Nancy Tystad Koupal officially releases on September 15, but preorders for the book are available now. Go ahead and claim your copy of this riveting tale that explores the intersections between author and reader. An instant classic for anyone interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder history or the backstory behind the captivating Little House series. Get your copy today!