Maud Hart Lovelace

A Tribute to Maud Hart Lovelace

(1892 - 1980)

Maud Hart Lovelace was born in Mankato in 1892 and is the author of six historical fiction novels and eighteen children's books. Maud often remarked that she always felt destined to become an author.

She is best known for her beloved series of Betsy-Tacy books, which to a great extent depicts her childhood days in Mankato, Minnesota, the fictionalized Deep Valley. Maud died in 1980, but her books continue to inspire fans of all ages.

The books on this page were published or reprinted by Minnesota Heritage Publishing. See more books about Maud Hart Lovelace on Julie Schrader's author page or the Betsy-Tacy Society in the directory.