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Pamela Smith Hill at laurapalooza 2025
Pamela Smith Hill was honored to be back at LauraPalooza, July 9 -10, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to discuss her new book, Too Good to Be Altogether Lost. LauraPalooza is the only academic and fan gathering of its kind, celebrating the literary, historical, and cultural impact of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane, and their families.
A quiet afternoon stroll at the Ingalls’ homestead south of De Smet, South Dakota.
Nancy Mccabe interview with Pamela Smith Hill
Pamela Smith Hill and Nancy McCabe talk about Pamela’s compelling new book, Too Good to Be Altogether Lost. This powerful work explores overlooked voices and forgotten stories in the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder and American literature.
Too Good To Be Altogether Lost Cover Art Creation
The painting on the cover of TOO GOOD TO BE ALTOGETHER LOST is by Laura Ingalls Wilder herself. Painted on cardboard in the early 1880s, when she was a teenager in Dakota Territory, it proved extraordinarily challenging to photograph.
Here’s a glimpse of how this was accomplished, with thanks to photographer Nathan Springer and Tana Melton, curator at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association in Mansfield, Missouri.
Upcoming Events
South Dakota Festival of Books
September 26 – 28, Spearfish, South Dakota
The state’s premier literary event, the Festival celebrates literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with our state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events.
Through workshops and craft talks offered by established authors and publishing professionals, it provides unique support for aspiring writers to craft and share their stories.
Pamela Smith Hill regularly discusses historical fiction, fantasy, biography, creative writing, and her books with a variety of audiences:
Aspiring writers
University students
Middle and high school students
Librarians, parents, teachers, and readers
To schedule a signing, workshop, presentation, or school visit, contact Pamela at pamela.hill@q.com.
Pamela Smith Hill signs books at Portland’s iconic bookstore, Powell’s Books.
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Pamela Smith Hill on stage at the Chicago Humanities Festival.