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There's also a new post on the Pioneer Girl Project blog out today! Nancy Tystad Koupal takes a look at the editorial process that led to the publication of Laura Ingalls Wilder's posthumously released book "The First Four Years." Read the full post at pioneergirlproject.org/2025/11/03/m....

The Fall 2025 issue of “South Dakota History,” the quarterly journal of the South Dakota State Historical Society, is available now! This issue features articles with a Laura Ingalls Wilder theme! You can learn more about the new issue and order at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout...

The next History Talk will be at 7 pm CT Tues., Nov. 18! Philip Hall will discuss his new book “The White River Badlands: Its History and Characters.” To register for this free online event, go to www.sdhsf.org/events/. And visit www.sdhspress.com/books/the-wh... for more about this book!

David Wolff's "Black Hills History Tours, Vol. 3: On the Narrow Gauge & Beyond" is available now! Learn more about this book, which covers historical sites related to the Homestake Mine and the northern Black Hills, and the other two volumes in the series at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....

Wolff has distilled decades of experience exploring, researching, and teaching the history of this majestic region into accessible self-guided tours. 📚 mngbookshop.co.uk/978194181350... Browse Anthropology: mngbookshop.co.uk/mng-subject-... @sdhspress.bsky.social #BlackHills #GoldRush

We've had some great, exciting books come out in the last few weeks! You can learn more about these new releases and order copies of each book at www.sdhspress.com/books!

The next History Talk will be at 7 PM CT on Tuesday, October 21! David A. Wolff will discuss his book “The Gateway to the Hills: Rapid City and the Central Black Hills” and explore the development of Rapid City. To register for this free online event, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/.

The South Dakota Festival of Books will be held Sept. 26–28 in Spearfish! SDHS Press authors will give talks and sign books on Friday & Saturday, and press staff will be on hand to sell books and chat with attendees. We hope to see you there! More info at sdhumanities.org/festival-of-....

It's publication day for “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” written by Nancy Bo Flood and illustrated by Jeanne Bowman! This illustrated children's book tells the story of this iconic Western writer and celebrates his enduring poetry. Order your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....

“A Phantom Storm” by Norman Matteoni recently won the Little Big Horn Associates’ 2025 John M. Carroll Literary Award, which recognizes the best book on the life and times of Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn! Learn more at sdhspress.com/books/a-phan.... Photo credit: Patricia Glennon

"Wilder Weather" was recently featured on the Weather Geeks podcast! On this episode, @windbarb.bsky.social discusses her book and the intersection of literature and weather in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. Follow the link to listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

“Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler,” a new children’s picture book from SDHS Press, is now available for preorder! Publication date is September 16, 2025. You can learn more about “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler” and preorder the book today at www.sdhspress.com/books/badger....

Author @windbarb.bsky.social recently joined Kate Archer Kent on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Wisconsin Today" to discuss her new book, "Wilder Weather." Follow the link to read an interview excerpt and to listen to the full conversation! www.wpr.org/news/laura-i...

On the Pioneer Girl Project blog, Nancy Tystad Koupal recaps her experiences at two recent conventions in South Dakota: LauraPalooza in Sioux Falls, and the International Wizard of Oz Club's national convention, "Oz in Aberdeen." Read the full post at pioneergirlproject.org/2025/07/25/d....

A new book, "Wilder Weather," by @windbarb.bsky.social and published by @sdhspress.bsky.social, explores "What #LauraIngallsWilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate and Protecting What We Cherish." Read an excerpt: buff.ly/ejnvdH1

It's publication day for "Wilder Weather"! You can order the book online at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder.... Also, you can watch a live interview with the author, Barbara Boustead, about "Wilder Weather" by tuning in to The Weather Channel at 9:40 a.m. CT August 13!

History Talks will be 7 PM CT July 15! Sign up for this free online event at www.sdhsf.org/events/. @windbarb.bsky.social will present on her book "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish," to be published July 8 by SDHS Press.

Nathan Sanderson discusses his book "Controlled Recklessness," about the life of cattleman Ed Lemmon and the open range, on the Cochise County Travels—Wild West History podcast! Follow the link to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5GSf... To order the book, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/contro...

Two SDHS Press books—"A Phantom Storm" and "Georgia Jipp: Blizzard Pilot"—were named finalists in this year’s Will Rogers Medallion Awards! Congrats to authors Norm Matteoni and Laura Beth Dean, and illustrator Jeanne Bowman! www.sdhspress.com/books/a-phan... www.sdhspress.com/books/georgi...

The latest post on the Pioneer Girl Project blog examines the “best dresses” that the Ingalls women wore for the special occasions in their lives. Laura Ingalls Wilder described multiple of these dresses throughout the Little House series. Read here: pioneergirlproject.org/2025/05/30/t...

A reminder that you can now preorder your copy of "Wilder Weather" by Barbara Boustead! Publication date is July 8. Price is $24.95, plus shipping & tax. To preorder, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder.... And to order "Pioneer Girl Perspectives" on sale, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/pionee...!

Preorders for "Wilder Weather" have begun! "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish" by @windbarb.bsky.social is available for preorder at www.sdhspress.com/books/wilder.... Release date is July 8!

Cover reveal for our upcoming release, "Wilder Weather"! You can read an essay by the author, Barbara Boustead, about this fascinating book at the link below.

"The Gateway to the Hills," the second volume in the Black Hills History Tours series, is available for preorder now! Publication day is May 6. Preorder your copy today at www.sdhspress.com/books/black-....

Last week, SDPB's In the Moment featured scholars discussing O. E. Rolvaag's classic novel "Giant in the Earth." To hear the full episode, go to www.sdpb.org/podcast/in-t.... To learn more about SDHS Press's new edition of this book, visit www.sdhspress.com/books/giants...!

The next History Talks is at 7 PM CT Tuesday, May 20! To register for this free online event and to learn more, visit sdhsf.org/events/. Professor Robert W. Galler Jr. will present on his new book, "Taking Charge, Making Change," published by @univnebpress.bsky.social. #historytalks

For anyone in the Sioux Falls area, here are some great book club events focusing on "Giants in the Earth"! This is your chance to read and discuss this classic novel. Then go see the SD Symphony Orchestra's opera performances on April 26 & 27! More info at: www.sdsymphony.org/education-co...

The next History Talks is tonight! Author/illustrator S. D. Nelson is the featured guest. He will discuss his illustrations for the new book, "Wings of an Eagle," as well as his previous work for SDHS Press, and much more. This is a free online event. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/event....

Hello spring! The new issue of South Dakota History (Vol. 55, No. 1) is available now! Articles by @sdstate.bsky.social's Lisa R. Lindell, USD's Istvan Gombocz, & Augustana University's Michael J. Mullin. You can learn more and order copies at sdhspress.com/journal/sout.... #southdakotahistory

Recently, the Cochise County Travels — Wild West History podcast invited author David Wolff to talk about "Black Hills History Tours, Vol. 1: The Gold Rush." Follow the link to hear about some Gold Rush history! open.spotify.com/episode/3FrJ... And keep an eye out for news on Vol. 2 coming soon!

In “‘Awake to All the Needs of our Day,’” Lisa R. Lindell highlights the experiences of women who practiced law in South Dakota during its territorial and early statehood years. This article (from South Dakota History Vol. 42, No. 3) is free to read at www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout....

March sales on SDHS Press books! This month we're highlighting titles on the Woman Suffrage movement. To view the full list of our books on sale, visit sdhspress.com/books?catego...!

Full book review and more in South Dakota History Vol. 54, No. 4: www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout...!

History Talks will be 7 PM CT Tuesday, March 11! March’s event features authors Kelly Kirk and Kelly O’Dea speaking on topics they wrote about in “Equality at the Ballot Box: Votes for Women on the Northern Great Plains.” This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/.

The South Dakota State Historical Society is currently accepting applications for the Whitlock Research Fellowship program. This is a great opportunity for early career scholars and graduate students! For more info, visit sdhspress.com/blog/whitloc.... The application period ends March 15, 2025.

New post on the Pioneer Girl Project blog! Nancy Tystad Koupal revisits the history of the Pioneer Girl book series, showing how one step in the publishing adventure led to the next. To read the full post, visit pioneergirlproject.org/2025/02/06/w.... #lauraingallswilder #littlehouseontheprairie

How do catastrophic fires, particularly in small towns surrounded by forest, prove to be the catalyst for historical change? On the History 605 podcast, Dr. David Wolff discusses how Deadwood’s fires were a boon to the famous Black Hills gold-mining town. Listen here: www.sdpb.org/podcast/hist...

History Talks will be 7 PM CT Tues., Feb. 11! February’s event features Cindy Wilson, author of "We Suffered Much: Charles Wood Irish and the Dakota Territory Railroad Survey of 1879–1881." This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Register at www.sdhsf.org/events/. See you there! #historytalks

SDPB's "In the Moment with Lori Walsh" featured Corey Christianson to talk about her article, "A South Dakotan in the Great War." To listen to this great interview, go to www.sdpb.org/podcast/in-t.... To order copies of "A South Dakotan in the Great War," visit www.sdhspress.com/journal/sout....

Dr. David A. Wolff presents "Landmarks of the Black Hills Gold Rush," today at 11:45 am MT at the Journey Museum in Rapid City! Tickets are available in advance and at the door. This talk is inspired by Wolff's new book, The Gold Rush. For more info, visit www.journeymuseum.org/upcoming-eve....

South Dakota History Vol. 54, No. 4 is out now! This special issue commemorates the state legislature’s 100th session. Articles by Corey Christianson, Jason Steinhauer, & Paul O’Rourke. To order, visit sdhspress.com/journal/sout.... To subscribe to the journal, visit history.sd.gov/membership.a....

History Talks will be 7 PM CT on Tuesday, January 7! This is a free virtual event via Zoom. To register, visit www.sdhsf.org/events/. The event offers the perfect opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history of the SD state legislature prior to the start of its upcoming 100th session.

SDHS Press books spotted in the wild! The lovely bookstore Mitzi's Books in Rapid City has a wonderful selection of books, including many SDHS Press titles. And since there's still time to pick up gifts this holiday season, do stop by and pick out some perfect reads for yourself and others!

Remembering R. Alton Lee, historian, author, and former professor at the University of South Dakota, who passed away on Dec. 7, 2024, at the age of 93. Among his many works, he wrote two books published by SDHS Press. You can read Lee’s obituary at this link: www.plaintalk.net/obituaries/a....

"Bright, clear sky over a plain so wide that the rim of the heavens cut down on it around the entire horizon. . . ." New hardcover and paperback editions of the classic novel "Giants in the Earth" are available now at the SDHS Press website! To learn more, go to www.sdhspress.com/books/giants....

SDHS Press is having a sale on all Pioneer Girl series books, along with a couple other related titles, throughout December! These books make great gifts for Laura Ingalls Wilder fans. To see more details and to receive the discount on your order, visit www.sdhspress.com/blog/celebra....