Louisa May Alcott is My Passion
Begun in 2010, this blog offers analysis and reflection by Susan Bailey on the life, works and legacy of Louisa May Alcott and her family. Susan is an active member and supporter of the Louisa May Alcott Society, the Fruitlands Museum and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House.
By Kristi Lynn Martin, PHD Book Review of: Beth is Dead by Kate BurnetPublisher: Sarah Barely Book (an imprint of Simon & Schuster)Expected Publication Date: January 2026 Beth Is Dead is a stunning tribute to Little Women and a remarkable debut novel. This YA thriller is a deliciously delightful page turner; clever and suspenseful. After …
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I am thrilled to present this story written by Max Chapnick, Postdoctoral Teaching Associate in English, Northeastern University regarding his recent discovery of an additional pen name for Louisa May Alcott. He has also graciously shared photos he took of previously undiscovered stories by Louisa, some under the new pen name, and others under familiar …
Publicist Dustin Fitzharris provided this interview providing in depth information about the upcoming Little Women musical. Answers are provided from the collective: Dan Redfeld (composer), Christina Harding (co-writer/lyricist) and John Gabriel Koladziej (co-writer/lyricist) What is the inspiration behind this Little Women musical, and why now? How did the creators come up with the theme and how …
An exciting new Little Women musical is on the horizon. Titled Jo: The Little Women Musical, a concert reading of the show was performed to sold out audiences at the Knitting Factory (March 2023) and 54 Below (April 2023), and has already received stellar reviews: "Full of eleven o'clock numbers sung incredibly by an amazing …
Ever since the publication of Little Women in 1868, readers have been enchanted with Theodore "Laurie" Lawrence and were bitterly disappointed when Jo March rejected his marriage proposal. The dark, handsome, and lively young man loved pulling pranks, often engaged in fiery discussions with Jo, and was there for her in every significant moment of …
I am indebted to my good friend Virginia Martin for alerting me to the latest issue of "Piecework" and the wonderful article by Lisa-Anne Bauch about Louisa May Alcott's needlework and its connection to one of her later juvenile novels, Jack and Jill. Bauch summarizes the plot and weaves Louisa's use of needlework to flesh …
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In anticipation of the Concord Players' performance of "Little Women: The Broadway Music" in April and May, screenings of all the major Little Women films will be taking place at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, at the School of Philosophy during the month of February: Visit the Concord Players website (scroll down) and Louisa May …
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I am thrilled to be able to give, in person, a PowerPoint presentation on the life of Louisa May Alcott at the Leominster, MA Public Library on 30 West Street next Sunday, November 20th, from 2pm to 3:30. Come on down if you're in the area. A Q and A will follow - bring your …
Rebecca Lee never dreamed that doing her job would gain her a new literary friend. An audiobook narrator, improv actor, and teaching artist, Lee produced Work, A Story of Experience for audible.com. Work, one of Louisa May Alcott's lesser-known adult novels, tells the story of heroine Christie Devon's ambition and struggle to work outside the …
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Picture Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March as mermaids adorned with long, graceful tails and pastel-colored hair, living under the sea. That’s what the niece of Megan Lois Whitehill inspired in the author when she requested a mermaid book for her birthday. The result is Little Women: Mermaid Edition (Rockwater Press). The result is a charming, …
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Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 