While she did live in DeSmet, South Dakota, for several years, she did not write about it herself. The books about the Ingalls family's life in DeSmet were written by her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, based on Laura's stories and experiences.
These books are part of the "Little House" series:
* The Little House on the Prairie
* On the Banks of Plum Creek
* By the Shores of Silver Lake
* The Long Winter
* Little Town on the Prairie
* These Happy Golden Years
While Laura didn't write the books, she did contribute significantly to their creation by sharing her memories and stories with Rose.