Laura Ingalls Wilder
9 SeriesLaura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) was an American author known for the Little House series, a collection of children's novels based on her experiences growing up in a pioneer family. Before her success as a novelist, she worked as a teacher and on a farm. The series was notably adapted into a television show that aired from 1974 to 1983, followed by movie sequels.
Laura Ingalls Wilder, encouraged by her daughter Rose, began the Little House series with "Little House in the Big Woods" in 1931, published in 1932. The series' most renowned book, "Little House on the Prairie," followed in 1935. Debate persists over Rose's role, questioning whether she was a ghostwriter or merely an encourager. The series chronicles the Ingalls family's pioneering life, capturing their struggles and triumphs on the American frontier. A list of Wilder's books is provided in both publication and chronological order.
