A storyteller about Laura Ingalls Wilder will be present at the Iola Historical Society on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m.

Generations of children worldwide have been fascinated by the stories and books of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her “Little House” series was the basis for a successful television series.

But how did her life really evolve? What motivated her to put her experiences to paper?

In this new First Impressions presentation by Jessica Michna you will meet Mrs. Wilder, older, wiser and reflecting back on her life. She will tell you her life story and how she came to produce her literary works.