interview with Dr. Ben Jones of the South Dakota State Historical Society - History 605 Podcast

Pamela Smith Hill joins us for a conversation about her new book about the value of the Little House books to people of all ages. Wilder paved new paths in children's and young adult fiction that originally and again more lately, have been underappreciated. Pamela joins History 605 to make the case that Wilder's fiction stands the test of time and should continue to be read and enjoyed

Pamela Smith Hill at South Dakota Festival of Books 2025

Pamela Smith Hill returned to the South Dakota Festival of Books to discuss Too Good to Be Altogether Lost: Rediscovering Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House Books.  To her surprise, Dr. Gervase Hittle, one of her English literature professors at the University of South Dakota, attended her presentation and book signing. 

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.

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.

Land of Laura Podcast: Exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder’s World with Wit and Insight

Thanksgiving Day, November 27

The new Land of Laura podcast will release the first of three interviews with Pamela Smith Hill over the coming weeks.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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.