#173 Guest Clarissa Willis

STRENGTH TAKES MANY FORMS AUTHOR CLARISSA WILLIS CHATS with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the LIVE video on YouTube Have you enjoyed the “Little House on the Prairie” series of children’s books written by Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder? Did you know she had a sister, Caroline Celestia Ingalls, known as Carrie? Join us with our guest award-winning children’s author and educator CLARISSA WILLIS for an enlightening conversation about her book CARRIE INGALLS: THE FORGOTTEN SISTER. Clarissa shares her insight, “While Laura chronicled their life on the frontier, Carrie became an independent journalist, newspaper editor, and landowner. She quietly influenced the future of fellow homesteaders and shows that strength can take many forms.” A native of Arkansas and lifelong advocate for children’s learning, Willis has built a distinguished career blending storytelling, scholarship, and service. An award-winning children’s author and educator Clarissa Willis has been named the 2026 inductee into the Arkansas Writers Hall of Fame, honoring her decades-long contribution to literature and education. Music Played "Song of the Pioneer" - Al Pickrin - CD "Pale Moon on the Prairie" "Little Old Shanty on the Claim" - Liz Masterson - CD "Hills of Early Morn'" "The Blizzard" - Barry Ward - CD "Lonesome County Road" Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our landing page! Check it out - rendezvouswithawriter.com Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired February 26, 2026