Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy & Research Association Announces LauraPalooza 2015: Through Laura’s Eye

SOLON, Iowa - March 12, 2015 - PRLog -- The Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association (LIWLRA) today announced registration for LauraPalooza 2015: Through Laura’s Eyes, the only academic and fan gathering celebrating the literary, historical, and cultural impact of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books. The conference, which will take place on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, will feature keynote speeches from Pamela Smith Hill, the bestselling editor of Pioneer Girl, Wilder experts William Anderson and John Miller, and panels, activities, and presentations on a variety of topics related to Wilder and the Little House books.

The theme for 2015’s LauraPalooza conference is Through Laura’s Eyes: Imagery, Illustrations, and Impressions from the Little House, reflecting the word pictures that Laura drew for Mary when she talked, the ones that Laura created on the printed page, and the way that Helen Sewell and Garth Williams brought them to life. It also reflects the conference’s new location in Brookings,  Dakota, location and the university’s relationship with South Dakota artist (and distant relative of Laura) Harvey Dunn.

“LauraPalooza 2015 is shaping up to be our best conference yet,” said Sarah Uthoff, president of the LIWLRA and co-chair of the event. Uthoff notes that with its unique mix of academic and fan offerings, LauraPalooza is a truly singular event—a uniqueness embodied by its cheeky name and welcoming atmosphere.

More information about registration is available at laurapalooza.com

About the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy & Research Association

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy & Research Association (LIWLRA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder through research, events, awareness, and unwavering support for the museums and sites across the country that honor her, her family, and her series of Little House books. Visit the LIWLRA at http://beyondlittlehouse.com