I was so excited when my daughter shared this article with me that details the publication of Laura Ingalls Wilder's memoir Pioneer Girl. I have loved to read for as long as I can remember. I cherish some childhood titles. I recall very well receiving for Christmas the Little House series. I remember curling up, an 8 year old girl, in a recliner at my grandparents' house, and the modern world and the grown up laughter fading away as I became immersed in Laura's world. Certainly the fascination was magnified with the 1974 premier of the TV series. How clearly I can remember reenacting Laura's life with my cousin Mary - could that have been more perfect?

My fascination with Laura has not faded with time. I was thrilled to share the series with my own daughter and currently have a new boxed set all ready for my granddaughter. (Neither of my kids are even married yet). I continue to read about her: fiction, biography, nonfiction, collections of her articles. I am in the middle of A Wilder Rose by Susan Wittig Albert right now. While I haven't loved it, the bits of insight into Laura Ingalls Wilder has made it worth the read, Here, I first learned of her manuscript Pioneer Girl. I simply cannot wait to read her story, penned by her, annotated but not edited.

I will be following the Pioneer Girl blog. And pre-ordering my copy from the South Dakota Historical Society Press. And... to come full circle - I am so excited!