Lucy Maud Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian writer and poet. Born on Prince Edward Island, she was raised by her grandparents after the early death of her mother. She trained as a teacher and worked in education before devoting herself to writing. Montgomery became internationally known for Anne of Green Gables (1908), the story of the orphan Anne Shirley. The novel was followed by several sequels and numerous screen adaptations. Her other notable works include the Emily novels, Kilmeny of the Orchard, Jane of Lantern Hill, and the Pat of Silver Bush books. Many of her stories are set on Prince Edward Island and explore coming of age, creativity, and the search for a place in the world.