Montgomery understood the lasting power of stories on and in her life. Reading had gifted her so much, and she, in turn, gifted readers with Anne and Avonlea, with Emily and her "flash," and with Valancy and her "Blue Castle."

Follow a compressed timeline to appreciate how Montgomery crowded writing and publishing into her busy life as a community leader, wife, mother, and public figure.

Anne of Green Gables weaves in dozens of direct and indirect references to other texts, from poems and plays, to essays and songs, all products of Montgomery’s voracious and attentive reading.

Montgomery’s family tree is full of stories and interesting characters who influenced her future writing career, and she dedicated many of her books to members of her extended family.

Learn more about the places, real and virtual, that honor Montgomery’s legacy and share research about her life and works.