Resources
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The Little Glass Pitcher and Shirley Lieske
We are thrilled to announce that the iconic “little glass pitcher” Bick Kenney gave to Maud Hart at a famous fifth birthday party is on display at Tacy’s House, thanks to the generosity of Denise Statham. This item was formerly housed at the Blue Earth County Library in Mankato, where Shirley Lieske (“Miss Shirley the Library Lady”) served as children’s librarian for decades.
The Curtain Goes Up
At our recent discussion of Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown, participants were encouraged to submit poems with a Downtown theme to share with the group. Haiku, cinquain, free verse, nonet, villanelle—the sky was the limit! And oh did we have fun with this assignment. With the group’s permission, please enjoy what we produced.
Little Syria Walk
Follow Jennifer Davis-Kay, Barb Fecteau, Lani Jordan, and Michelle May as they walk from Byron Street (“Tib’s street”) to Little Syria. Note: This is not the way our trio walked there in Big Hill, as Maud described it, but it’s a much easier walk for aging knees!
A Closer Look . . .
Betsy-Tacy Fun
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Book Corner
Other Books by
Maud Hart Lovelace
All of Maud’s in-print books are available in our Shop:
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The Black Angels
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Collected Stories of Maud Hart Lovelace & Delos Lovelace, Vol. 1
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Collected Stories of Maud Hart Lovelace & Delos Lovelace, Vol. 2
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Early Candlelight
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One Stayed at Welcome
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The Tune Is In the Tree
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The Valentine Box
Maud’s other books (Gentlemen from England, The Charming Sally, Petticoat Court, The Trees Kneel at Christmas, What Cabrillo Found, and The Golden Wedge) are not in print at this time but can generally be found on various book-sale websites (e.g., BookFinder.com), in libraries, or at used-book stores.
Books about the Lovelaces
& Deep Valley
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The Betsy-Tacy Companion by Sharla Whalen
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Betsy-Tacy in Deep Valley: People and Places by Carlienne A. Frisch
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Betsy-Tacy Songbook: Music from the Deep Valley books of Maud Hart Lovelace compiled by Kathy Baxter, Barbara Carter, and Jennifer Marshall
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Between Deep Valley and the Great World: MHL in Minneapolis by Amy Dolnick Rechner (now available on Kindle)
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Future in a Handbasket: Life & Letters Behind Carney’s House Party by Amy Dolnick Rechner (now available on Kindle)
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Orange Blossoms Everywhere: The Story of Maud & Delos Lovelace in CA, 1953–1980
by Mary Thiessen
Books written by
Delos W. Lovelace
- Rockne of Notre Dame (1931)
- King Kong (novelization of the movie King Kong ) (1933)
- One Stayed at Welcome (with Maud) (1934)
- Gentlemen from England (with Maud) (1937)
- The Golden Wedge (with Maud) (1942)
- General “Ike” Eisenhower (1944)
- Journey to Bethlehem (1953)
- That Dodger Horse (1956)
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Latest News
Betsy-Tacy Audiobooks
Every Betsy-Tacy title will be available as an audiobook, starting October 2026!
Rush Week 2026
The annual BTS membership drive is September 1–13.
Beautiful Blooms at the Houses
Our wonderful team – Tim Sutton and Amber Massaglia – are taking gorgeous care of the grounds and gardens at the Betsy-Tacy Houses.
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