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Back in 2012 we first celebrated National Read Aloud Day with a selection of poems from one-room school readers. This year we thought we'd do something a little special. There is only one novel mentioned by name in the "Little House" series, Millbank by popular 19th century author Mary J. Holmes. The mention is in On the Banks of Plum Creek when Laura tries to "prove" she can read by reciting word for word what she had heard Ma read aloud from Millbank so many times. Have you ever wondered what that books was like? Tune in to hear me do a cold read of the first 30 minutes worth of the book.

Welcome to our fourth annual on air birthday celebration for author and pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder. We started out with informational episodes, one year sharing the history of Laura's birthday in particular and one about the history of 19th century birthdays, but last year we tried a different format. Laura fans were invited to call in and share either the story of how they became a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan or their favorite Laura Ingalls Wilder related experience. I was very pleased with the response last year and so we're going to try it again. Please consider calling in and sharing your story and if you missed it in 2014, start working on your story for 2013. If you want to share your story, but don't want to talk on air, you can send a story to me ahead of time or in the chatroom live during the show. Live callers or chat get time before sent in stories.

Another installment of previewing the year in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom. There are a lot of events and some new projects coming out in 2014. Get a heads up for books and get a heads up on Laura events you might want to attend.

Tonight is a little change of pace. Guest host actor Jordan G. Kessler interviews Laura Ingalls Wilder, historic foodways, and one-room school authority Sarah S. Uthoff. Tonight we'll find a little bit more of behind the scenes of Trundlebed Tales.

Join us as we review what went on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this year. We mark four years of Trundlebed Tales podcasts with this episode. The first episode was broadcast Dec. 19, 2010 and also featured a round up of Laura fandom. Please look at it as an opportunity to check in with us. Think about calling in, commenting in the chatroom or sending me an e-mail with a comment before the broadcast.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she shares the Christmas events at the various Laura Ingalls Wilder homesites.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she talks with the poster girl for Thanksgiving Kathleen Wall of Plimouth Plantation. We'll talk about the history of Thanksgiving what comes from the Pilgrims and what comes from the Victorians and Pioneers. We'll especially focus on the food of Thanksgiving, but we'll talk about lots of traditions.

Everyone has probably heard about the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon. Some of you have probably heard about more Martha the last known of her species who died in a zoo. But do you know the whole story about how this bird whose massive populations once darkened the sky was so totally exterminated that it came down to one? How did this bird effect American culture and what's going on with the Passenger Pigeon Project that marks the 100th Anniversary of Martha's passing and the end of a species. Join host Sarah Uthoff as she talks with Kyle Bagnall of Chippewa Nature Center.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she shares about attending a Laura Ingalls Wilder kids party at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum in Burr Oak, Iowa.

November tends to get a little uptick in Laura Ingalls Wilder related activity but for the most part things are quieting down. I'm going to go over the homesites, Christmas shows, and the start of Christmas presents.

Join host Sarah Uthoff and Walnut Grove museum director Amy Ankrum as they talk about the major event the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and the Walnut Grove Pageant are planning for next July in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the "Little House on the Prairie" TV show. We'll talk about what's happening, who's coming, and what to expect. Ankrum will be coming off the five site meeting and will give us all the latest Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum news. Tune in with your questions.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she talks with Mary Potter Kenyon author of Coupon Crazy: The Science, the Savings, and the Stories Behind America's Extreme Obsession. We'll talk about the history and culture behind couponing and how to get started getting the most from your coupons.

Our host Sarah Uthoff spent a busy day in Pepin, Wisconsin for their Laura Days celebration. Check in with her and what's going on in Sept. 2013.

October is when Laura Ingalls Wilder season tends to start slowing down, but we're not completely done yet. Join host Sarah Uthoff as she catches you up on everything that's happening this month in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom from homesites to Christmas Shopping and everything in between.

Join host Sarah S. Uthoff as she talks to Iowa School for the Blind and Sight Saving School alumnus and historian Robert Spangler.  The ISBSSS is the second oldest school in the state of Iowa and sits on a beatuiful campus in Vinton, Iowa. The school's most famous alumnus is Laura Ingalls Wilder's sister, Mary Ingalls. Spangler is the force behind a very impressive website dedicated to the school's history and is part of the new Mary Ingalls Society. If you've ever wondered about the school's history, how they have faced recent challenges from politics and forces of nature, or want to know what's up with their new Mary Ingalls organization tune in and find out.

Our host Sarah Uthoff spent a busy day in Pepin, Wisconsin for their Laura Days celebration. Check in with her and what's going on in Sept. 2013.

Our host Sarah Uthoff has travelled thru Burr Oak, Iowa to Pepin, Wisconsin for their Laura Days celebration. Check in with her and what's going on in Sept. 2013.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she catches you up on everything that's happening this month in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom from Laura Days to Wilder Days and everything in between.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she talks to Kirkwood Community College President Mick Starcevich about the service learning trip he took to Guatemala with Kirkwood students. This service learning trip gave something to both sides the Kirkwood students and staff who traveled there and the people they helped build a new home.

Join host Sarah Uthoff as she interviews Betsy Urven, manager of a historic baseball team. Historic baseball is where modern teams play by 19th century rules and it's a growing movement. Whether you're just interested in watching a game or you want to learn how to play yourself, take a listen and find out about this new old sport.