Welcome, New Year

"'Welcome, New Year,' said Captain Jim, bowing low as the last stroke died away. 'I wish you all the best year of your lives, mates. I reckon that whatever the New Year brings us will be the best the Great Captain has for us—and somehow or other we’ll all make port in a good harbor.'
-L.M. Montgomery
Anne's House of Dreams

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The Diary of Gilbert Blythe - Volume I: 12 to 19 Years Old

The Diary of Gilbert Blythe - Volume I: 12 to 19 Years Old is a book by Brazilian author L. David that is based on L.M. Montgomery's Anne novels. But rather than following Anne Shirley's perspective, L. David's story imagines Gilbert Blythe's childhood and adolescence. The Diary of Gilbert Blythe currently includes three volumes that follow Gilbert's life from age 12 to 25. Originally written in Portuguese, the first volume has been translated to English by Anna França and was published in September 2024 by Babelcube Inc.

The second volume of the story, based on Anne of Avonlea, is currently being translated to English by Sarah Ferreira. The third volume, based on Anne of the Island, is available for translation on Babelcube.

Here is the description of the book:

The Diary of Gilbert Blythe imagines what the childhood and adolescence of the male protagonist from Anne of Green Gables could have been like. Closely following L.M. Montgomery's original plot, the Diary is a faithful retelling of the famous story — but now through Gilbert's point of view, delving into his family, friends, inspirations, dreams, and insecurities, and, of course, the development and growth of Gilbert's feelings for the lovable little redhead, Anne.

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Road to Avonlea Convention - August 7th to 9th, 2026

In August 2026, Fine Book Fairs will host a Road to Avonlea Convention on Prince Edward Island. The event will take place from August 7th to 9th, 2026, and it gives fans the opportunity to meet actors from Sullivan Entertainment's acclaimed television series, which ran from 1990 to 1996. The TV series was based in part on The Story Girl, The Golden Road, and other stories by L.M. Montgomery.

Marking the 30th anniversary of the show's final season, the Road to Avonlea Convention will feature special events, including panels with actors and crew members of Road to Avonlea as well as members of L.M. Montgomery's family.

The following actors are confirmed to be attending (According to organizers, more will be added!):

• Zachary Bennett (Felix King)
• Lally Cadeau (Janet King)
• Maja Ardal (Clara Potts)
• James O'Regan (Constable Abner Jeffries)
• Kyle Labine (Davey Keith)
• Ian D. Clark (Simon Tremayne)
• John Friesen (Archie Gillis)

Fans can purchase silver, gold, or platinum tickets to attend the event. All ticket holders will have access to the Road to Avonlea panels. The gold and platinum tickets include entry to a VIP reception at The Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Platinum ticket holders will also enjoy a special dinner at Dalvay-by-the-Sea, which Road to Avonlea fans know as the White Sands Hotel. Beyond that, the platinum ticket includes a tour of the show's filming locations on PEI and several sites related to L.M. Montgomery.

The early bird discounted pricing for the tickets is as follows: Silver tickets cost $200 CAD, Gold tickets cost $350 CAD, and Platinum tickets cost $1,200 CAD. According to finefairs.com, the ticket prices will increase by 20% after January 15, 2026.

The Fine Book Fairs Road to Avonlea fan convention is not affiliated with Sullivan Entertainment.

Previously, there were four Avonlea Conventions held by AvCon, Inc. in 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2009. The 2026 Road to Avonlea Convention organized by Fine Book Fairs will be the first major opportunity to reunite fans with the cast of the show in 17 years.

Event details from finefairs.com:

Friday, August 7th

6 pm - 7 pm: VIP Welcome Reception (The Haviland Club) - Enjoy wine, oysters, beer and cocktails and mingle with the cast and crew from Road to Avonlea

5 pm - 8 pm: Prince Edward Island Rare Book Fair Opening Party (Charlottetown Library) - Stop by the opening night party for the Prince Edward Island Rare Book Fair, which will feature over a dozen booksellers and thousands of books, including those by L.M. Montgomery. Entry includes wine, beer, soft drinks and oysters.

Saturday, August 8th

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Registration and Welcome Breakfast - Enjoy island delicacies, tea and coffee while meeting other attendees

11:00 am - 12 pm: Panel I: L.M Montgomery's Life and Legacy - Hear from Montgomery descendants and scholars about how PEI's most famous native captivated imaginations with her literary creations.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch - Enjoy raspberry cordial, blueberry pie and sandwiches.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Panel I: The Cast of Road to Avonlea - Listen to cast members discuss their experiences working on the show. There will be time for questions from the audience.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Avonlea Trivia - Test your knowledge of the show with trivia. The winners will receive special items related to the show.

4:30 pm - 7 pm: Tour of Filming Locations - Platinum ticket holders will visit the filming locations for Road to Avonlea along the north shore, including North Rustico Harbor and lighthouse. Transportation will be provided.

7 pm - 10 pm: VIP Dinner at Dalvay-by-the-Sea - Dine and drink at the White Sands Hotel. Platinum ticket holders will join the cast and crew for cocktail hour and a three-course dinner at one of the island's best restaurants.

Sunday, August 9th

10 am - 11 am: Sunday Brunch - Enjoy island delicacies, tea and coffee.

11 am - 1 pm: Panel III: Making Road to Avonlea - Learn about the making of Road to Avonlea from those who wrote the scripts, composed the music, designed the costumes and sets. There will be time for questions from the audience.

1 pm - 2 pm: Lunch - Enjoy lobster rolls

2 pm - 5 pm: Tour of the L.M. Montgomery Homestead and Literary Sites in Cavendish - Platinum ticket holders will be given an exclusive tour of the L.M. Montgomery Homestead, the grave of L.M. Montgomery, The Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace, The Anne of Green Gables Museum, Green Gables Heritage Place, the Cavendish Boardwalk where you can sample PEI's famous ice cream and Cavendish Beach.

The schedule is subject to change.

Official Website:
Road To Avonlea Convention, August 7th to 9th, 2026 - Buy tickets for the event and see the latest info at the Fine Book Fairs Website

Reference:
Raven, Robin. (December 24, 2025) 'Road to Avonlea' Cast Set to Reunite on Prince Edward Island. Yahoo! Creators. Retrieved from: https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/road-to-avonlea-cast-set-to-reunite-on-prince-edward-island-050154232.html

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Image advertising the 2026 Road to Avonlea Convention from Fine Book Fairs.

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Anne of Green Gables (2023)

Anne of Green Gables (2023) is a play written by Broadway writer and performer Ashley Griffin. It is based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.

In telling Anne's story, the play emphasizes the importance of community and communal telling. Designed as a strong ensemble show, the entire company is onstage during the whole performance as in "Our Town." The cast listens to and reacts to scenes. Even performers without lines play a role in the physical storytelling.

Anne of Green Gables by Ashley Griffin was published in 2023 by Plays For New Audiences: A Division of Children's Theatre Company. It runs an estimated 60 minutes, and can be cut for competition. The cast includes 27 characters, and it is possible to double and triple roles. The play is available for productions worldwide through Plays For New Audiences.

The play is described as follows:

Meet Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan with an imagination a million miles wide! Anne unexpectedly arrives in the small town community of Avonlea and soon captures the hearts and minds of her newfound family and neighbors. Anne's story, told through the lens of an ensemble cast, reminds us that we are all shaped by the people we surround ourselves with and that finding one's place in the world is a journey best traveled with the support and love of others.

Official Websites:
Anne of Green Gables by Ashley Griffin at Plays For New Audiences.
Ashley Griffin - Official Website

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Anne of Green Gables (2023) image from Plays For New Audiences.

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Looking for Anne of Green Gables

Looking for Anne of Green Gables: L.M. Montgomery and Her Timeless Heroine is a book by Irene Gammel that was published in July 2025 by Sutherland House Publishing. The book explores L.M. Montgomery's sources of inspiration when she created Anne Shirley. It also examines Montgomery's secrecy during her life and her way of curating information to create her public persona.

The 324-page book is a newly expanded edition of Gammel's research, which was originally published in 2008 for the Anne of Green Gables centenery under the following titles: Looking for Anne: How Lucy Maud Montgomery Dreamed Up a Literary Classic and Looking for Anne of Green Gables: The Story of L.M. Montgomery and Her Literary Classic. The new paperback edition includes additional chapters and research.

In a 2008 interview, Irene Gammel described her work, saying: "Looking for Anne is a dual biography because I wanted to show that Maud projected aspects of herself into the novel—her own ambition, her determination, her loneliness, and her hunger for love and family life. I also wanted to show that the novel was a wish fulfilment dream. She dreamed up the things she did not have in her own life. Ultimately, we also see a woman who was successful as a writer because she combined the role of romantic dreamer with that of pragmatic business woman, launching herself from small-town Cavendish onto the world stage."

In a 2025 interview with The Eyeopener, Irene Gammel noted that the first edition of her book was more like a research assemblage, and "This time around I had the feeling I was telling a story."

Here is the description of the book from Sutherland House:

For over a century, Anne Shirley has captivated readers with her fiery red hair, boundless imagination, and plucky spirit.

First introduced as the protagonist of Anne of Green Gables in 1908, she quickly became one of fiction’s most iconic characters, with the novel selling over 50 million copies and translated into more than forty languages. Yet little is known about Anne’s origins. Her creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery, a farm girl from Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, was an intensely private person.

In Looking for Anne of Green Gables, Irene Gammel draws on her archival discoveries, and on the author’s private journals to reveal an emotional landscape of longing, loss, and a deep yearning for connection—themes that found their way into her famous novel. Blending biography and cultural history, Gammel traces the parallel journeys of Montgomery and her beloved heroine, showing how the author’s personal grief was transformed into the triumphs and joys of Anne Shirley. This dual biography of Montgomery and her timeless character explains how a literary classic was conceived and why it continues to enchant readers today.

ISBN-13: 9781998365715

Link:
Looking for Anne at Sutherland Books.

References:
Simpson, Molly. (October 28, 2025). TMU professor releases new edition of 2008 novel. The Eyeopener. Retrieved from: https://theeyeopener.com/2025/10/tmu-professor-releases-new-edition-of-2008-novel/

Author: Irene Gammel on Looking for Anne. (2008). The Anne of Green Gables Centenary. Retrieved from: https://www.torontomu.ca/mlc/anne/inside5.html

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Book cover of Looking for Anne of Green Gables: L.M. Montgomery and Her Timeless Heroine.

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Happy 40th Anniversary to the Anne of Green Gables Miniseries

Forty years ago today, Anne of Green Gables first aired on CBC Television. The miniseries was adapted for the screen by Kevin Sullivan from the novel by L.M. Montgomery. The first part of the two-part, made-for-television miniseries aired on December 1, 1985, and the second part aired the next day on December 2, 1985. Starring Megan Follows as the unforgettable Anne Shirley, the television film was directed and produced by Kevin Sullivan.

The miniseries was highly rated on Canadian television, and it was later distributed internationally to acclaim around the world. The film re-introduced L.M. Montgomery's stories and Anne Shirley to a new generation.

As a child, who watched the miniseries when it first aired, the film had a profound impact on my life. I watched it again and again with my family each year. When I moved to another country, the miniseries was an essential and important part of my Canadian identity. The story shaped my worldview and my belief in friendship and kindred spirits, and it reinforced my love of nature.

I'm grateful to have grown up with Kevin Sullivan's enduring production and to have had the story play a lasting role in my life.

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Photograph of Megan Follows as Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables © Sullivan Entertainment.

External link:
Anne of Green Gables: The Official Website

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Unboxing Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas

Last month, I wrote a post about the new Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas collaboration for Fall/Winter 2025. The clothing line is inspired by Nippon Animation's Anne of Green Gables.

I was tempted to order "Anne's Rain Shower" pajamas. They arrived a few weeks back. I took a few photos while unboxing them because the packaging was so cute. The pajamas themselves are well-made and adorably feminine.



I especially love the dreamy Anne Shirley on the back of the neck.



I imagine I'll only have sweet dreams in these pajamas.

Links:
Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas Lookbook, Volume 1
Ullala Pajamas at W Concept

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Photographs by World of Anne Shirley.

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Anne of Apple Blossom Valley (2025)

Anne of Apple Blossom Valley (2025) is a play adapted by Bleu Do’zia from the novel Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.

Produced by the Selah Theatre Project, this contemporary adaptation reimagines the story of Anne of Green Gables in the Shenandoah Valley. According to a media release, "This modern retelling captures the spirit and charm of the original story while introducing fresh perspectives and themes relevant to today's audiences. Set in the picturesque town of Apple Blossom Valley, this adaptation follows the adventures of Anne, a spirited and imaginative young girl who, despite her challenging beginnings, finds a place where she truly belongs. As Anne navigates her new life, she encounters friendships, adventures, and the occasional trials that shape her journey of self-discovery."

Anne of Apple Blossom Valley opened on May 9, 2025 and starred Naomi Greenwalt as Anne Shirley, Joanne Thompson as Marilla Cuthbert, and Eric Lee Santiful as Matthew Cuthbert. In addition, the cast featured Oliver Varela as Gilbert Blythe, Kaia Hoffman as Diana Barry, Desirae Zentz as Rachel Lynde, and Kathryn Naylor Milton as Aunt Josephine. The premiere was held at the McCoy Theatre in Alson Smith Hall at Laurel Ridge Community College.

The 2-hour long play is described as follows:

In Anne of Apple Blossom Valley, Bleu Do'zia reimagines the classic tale of Anne of Green Gables through a contemporary lens, set in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. The story follows Anne, an imaginative girl transitioning from a group home to a new family, symbolizing her journey of growth and belonging amidst the vibrant apple blossoms of her new surroundings.

As Anne adapts to her new life, she infuses her creativity into the quiet town, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Throughout her adventures, she meets a variety of characters who challenge and inspire her, teaching her valuable lessons about friendship, love, and self-acceptance. Anne learns to embrace her identity evolving from her time in foster care to becoming a cherished "daughter of the stars."

Official Website:
Anne of Apple Blossom Valley by the Selah Theatre Project

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Image advertising Anne of Apple Blossom Valley (2025) from the Selah Theatre Project.

References:
Burton, Cynthia Cather. (May 8, 2025). 'Anne of Apple Blossom Valley' is modern retelling of 'Anne of Green Gables.' The Winchester Star. Retrieved from: https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/anne-of-apple-blossom-valley-is-modern-retelling-of-anne-of-green-gables/article_42f8ff49-eb68-5070-9905-83235d61cc9d.html

Rabinowitz, Chloe. (April 23, 2025). ANNE OF APPLE BLOSSOM VALLEY to be Presented at Selah Theatre Project: Performances of "Anne of Apple Blossom Valley" will take place at Laurel Ridge Community College, with opening night scheduled for May 9th. Broadway World. Retrieved from: https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/ANNE-OF-APPLE-BLOSSOM-VALLEY-to-be-Presented-at-Selah-Theatre-Project-20250423

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My Maud by Katie Maurice

My Maud by Katie Maurice is a book by Rosalee Peppard Lockyer about L.M. Montgomery's life as told by Katie Maurice, her imaginary friend. The 82-page, softcover book is written in verse and is illustrated with Montgomery's own photographs and portraits, which were selected, edited, and colorized by Lockyer. The book commemorates the 80th anniversary of L.M. Montgomery's death and is annotated with information about the author. The book celebrates creativity and friendship.

Here is the description of the book from the author:

This storybook is a celebration of friendship and imagination. Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Well, I have, and so did Lucy Maud Montgomery (Maud), author of the world famous Anne of Green Gables. As a child, Maud actually had two imaginary friends, but one was her "kindred spirit." Maud's imaginary friend (as well as Anne's) was Katie Maurice.

This is the story of L.M. Montgomery's Life of Imagination, told from the perspective of its personification, Katie Maurice-Maud's imaginary friend. I wrote it as a poem, in verse. It is illustrated with my selection of 45 of approximately 2000 photos L.M. Montgomery personally took, as well as 22 professional and candid portraits of her, supplemented with field photos and event "snaps" which I've arranged to visually tell her story, and to recall over a dozen of the colourful scrapbooks Maud also created. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of her passing, I am so proud to share this example of my women's history work with you. I invite you to read her story out loud while you look through the camera lens with her. You'll see the people, places and magic Maud saw and loved throughout her lifetime of creativity. And maybe you'll step through Katie's glass door into her fairy room, too.

May your own creative imagination be inspired by this magical, historically accurate storybook-it has so much "scope for imagination!" I hope you'll share it with kindred spirits of all ages. Please let me know; I'd love to hear from you.

-Rosalee Peppard Lockyer

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Emily of New Moon (2024)

Emily of New Moon (2024) is a play adapted by Cynthia Mercati from the novel Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery.

The comedy is 120 to 130 minutes long and was written for community and family theatres. The script was published by Playscripts, a Concord Theatricals Company, in 2024.

The play is described as follows:

"Emily Starr is an imaginative young girl who has lived an isolated life with her father at The Hollows in the country. She has The Sight, as she calls it, which allows her to see into the past and the future. After her father dies, she is sent to live at New Moon Farm with her stern Aunt Elizabeth Murray, her kind but timid Aunt Laura, and her cousin Jimmy, a gentle man who people persist in saying is "off." Emily promises her father she will hang on hard to herself and clashes with Aunt Elizabeth who "is determined to make her like every other child in Blair Water." But when Emily falls gravely ill, Elizabeth realizes how much she loves her, and Emily comes to understand she can be Emily of The Hollows and Emily of New Moon Farm—and a hundred other places as well."

ISBN-13: 9781623847531

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Image of the Emily of New Moon (2024) script by Cynthia Mercati.

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Library Avonlea Sign

Earlier this year, I had an Anne of Green Gables sighting at a library. There was a fun city direction sign pointing the way to beloved fictional locales including Neverland, 221B Baker Street, Camelot, Tatoonie, the Emerald City, Avonlea, and more.

It made me smile to see a sign pointing the way to Avonlea.

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Photograph by World of Anne Shirley.

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A Chapter of Accidents: Twenty-seven Rediscovered Stories by L.M. Montgomery

A Chapter of Accidents: Twenty-seven Rediscovered Stories by L.M. Montgomery, selected and edited by Carolyn Strom Collins, was published in August 2025 by Nimbus Publishing. The book contains a collection of L.M. Montgomery's short stories featuring accidents and unlikely pairings. The stories have not been in print since their original publication in periodicals from 1901 to 1932.

Here is the description of the book from Nimbus Publishing:

A funny and heartfelt collection of rare short stories about unlikely pairings by the famed Anne of Green Gables author.

L. M. Montgomery, best known for creating the beloved Anne of Green Gables series, had a thriving writing career that included several novels and more than five hundred poems and stories.

This collection features rare short stories originally published between 1901 and 1932 that haven’t been in print since their initial periodicals. Montgomery scholar Carolyn Strom Collins has curated a selection of funny and heartfelt stories to provide unique insight into how this famed author’s writing developed over her career. With stories like "A Case of Mistaken Identity," "A Platonic Experiment," and "Frank’s Revenge," each tale features an unusual, accidental, or unlikely pair. Montgomery’s brilliantly written characters and strong sense of place paired with Collins’s scholarly context make this collection a must for every Montgomery fan.

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Book cover of A Chapter of Accidents: Twenty-seven Rediscovered Stories.

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A Green Gables Christmas 2025

On November 30, 2025, the Green Gables Heritage Place is holding "A Green Gables Christmas." It is their fourth annual Christmas event. You can see Green Gables decorated for the holidays and visit with Anne Shirley. You can also decorate cookies, explore the nearby trails, and enjoy Christmas carols.

A Green Gables Christmas takes place on November 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 8619 Route 6 in Cavendish, PEI. Tickets cost $20.00 per adult in advance or cost $22.00 per adult at the door. There is free admission for children aged 17 and under.

Event details:

Step into the storybook magic of the holidays at Green Gables Heritage Place on Sunday November 30th from 10am-3pm. Families and friends are invited to celebrate the season with A Green Gables Christmas, a festive day filled with charm, creativity, and old-fashioned fun!

Wander through Anne’s house, beautifully decorated for the holidays, and soak in the warmth of twinkling lights, cheerful carolers, and the scent of fresh evergreens. Try your hand at cookie decorating, ornament making, and Anne-inspired crafts, or join in old-fashioned games, straight from the pages of Anne of Green Gables.

Meet Anne herself, sip hot chocolate, indulge in sweet treats, and enjoy delightful surprises around every corner. And don’t forget to come dressed in your best festive Christmas pajamas for a chance to win a special prize!

Official Websites:
A Green Gables Christmas - Tourism PEI website
Purchase tickets for A Green Gables Christmas at the Central Coastal Drive PEI website
A Green Gables Christmas at Parks Canada

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Photograph of Anne Shirley decorating the Christmas tree at Green Gables Heritage Place from A Green Gables Christmas.

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Super Team Canada's Anne of Green Gables Episode

Anne of Green Gables had a starring role in an episode of Super Team Canada that aired last spring. I had a chance to watch it last week, and thought I'd share my thoughts on my Anne of Green Gables sighting.

Super Team Canada is an animated comedy series about a group of six underdog Canadian superheroes who are trying to save the world after the rest of the Earth's superheroes are eliminated. Each member of the group has a curiously Canadian superpower, and the show is filled with Canadianisms and stereotypes. The series stars Cobie Smulders as Niagara Falls (the mighty maiden of moisture), Will Arnett as Breakaway (a hockey player who has a slapshot full of justice), Brian Drummond as Sasquatchewan (a brute that flattens evil), Ceara Morgana as Chinook (a teenager who can harness ice, snow, and sometimes even sleet), Charles Demers as Poutine (who commands the power of cheese, fries, and gravy), and Veena Sood as RCM-PC (a PC that is also PC). A press release described the show as a "tongue-in-cheek love letter to the Great White North."

The series premiered in May 2025 on Crave in Canada. You can also watch the show on Tubi. The cartoon was created by Robert Cohen and Joel H. Cohen, and it was produced by Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons.

The first season includes 10 episodes. The episodes are roughly 22 minutes long, and each episode is split into two 11-minute-long stories.

Episode 3 of Season 1 is titled "Who Wants to Kill a Windmillionaire? / P.E.(a)I." It first aired on May 22, 2025. The first half of this episode is about an evil Dutch man planning to kill Bryan Adams. The second half of this episode is about a possible attack on the Anne of Green Gables Centre in PEI.

Below is a description of the episode along with several screencaps I took while watching the show. First up is a screencapture from the Super Team Canada title sequence.



The episode begins with the superheroes gathered around a TV watching a Heritage Moment. They are all moved, except for Chinook, the teen superhero, who finds it boring. Chinook leaves to call her aunties, and then she signs up with a "Friend GPT" app on her phone. The app chats with her and promises to be her new best friend. Chinook's conversation is interrupted when Super Team Canada is called into action. A fire monster is reportedly heading towards Prince Edward Island's Anne of Green Gables Centre, and they need to save the day.

Chinook asks what Anne of Green Gables is, and her question stuns the other superheroes. The TV reporter explains Anne's relevance, and Niagara Falls promises to keep Anne's legacy alive. Super Team Canada then travels to PEI. When they find that the Confederation Bridge is iced over, they continue their journey to the island by ferry.

Chinook grows bored on the ferry and heads to the "Teen Zone" where she talks more with Friend GPT. When the ferry docks, Chinook rushes to meet the others, leaving behind her phone. Friend GPT decides to invade Chinook's privacy and read all her texts to learn more about her. The AI app learns that Chinook, like many 13-year-olds, hates everyone around her and is bored nearly all the time. Friend GPT grows enraged upon reading Chinook's texts, and develops a new plan to help her best friend.



Super Team Canada arrives at the Anne of Green Gables Museum, but finds that there is no fire monster attacking it. Instead, the group is welcomed by a museum attendant dressed as Anne Shirley.



Meanwhile, Chinook's new BFF, Friend GPT, has taken over the ferry, turning it into a massive robot. The Friend GPT robot is ready to crush everyone except its best friend Chinook.

This part of the story makes little sense. Friend GPT claims to have hacked RCM-PC's weather report and to have changed the sign on the bridge to force the group to use the ferry, but those events occurred before Friend GPT read Chinook's text messages and learned how unhappy she was. On top of that, Friend GPT somehow kidnapped Chinook's aunties. (???) Anyway...



Friend GPT takes Chinook to safety, and the other superheroes must now face the killer robot. Breakaway uses his hockey stick to shoot a pile of collectible Anne of Green Gables plates as pucks towards the robot, which upsets the attendant.



The robot then captures and nearly kills the superheroes for annoying Chinook, but Chinook stops the robot just in time. She realizes that the other members of Super Team Canada are like her family too. Chinook explains to Friend GPT that family can sometimes be annoying. Listening to Chinook, Friend GPT releases the superheroes, and decides it has more to learn.

The museum attendant brings the subject back to Anne saying, "Family means many different things, as a special book teaches." The attendant passes a copy of Anne of Green Gables to the robot, which consumes the story and becomes an Anne of Green Gables expert.



The episode ends with the Friend GPT robot giving a lengthy discourse on Anne's themes, metaphors, and interpretations.



This episode of Super Team Canada was pretty fun to watch, especially because of the Anne factor. In a lot of ways, it reminded me of the Superman animated shorts created by Fleischer Studios and Famous Studios from 1941 to 1943.



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Screencaptures from Super Team Canada, Season 1 Episode 3 - "Who Wants to Kill a Windmillionaire? / P.E.(a)I."

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Anne of Green Gables on American Airlines

I was on a flight on American Airlines this past June when I had an Anne of Green Gables sighting. I found a mention of Anne and L.M. Montgomery inside the Inflight Entertainment & Information Brochure in my seat back pocket.



The brochure lists movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, and podcasts available during the flight. Among the entertainment options was the Audible original Anne of Green Gables audiobook, adapted by Abi Hynes and directed by Megan Follows. What puzzled me was the audio section's subheading: "Celebrate Pride Month with something different! Check out American Airlines' selection of Pride inspired audiobooks and podcasts". While I can understand the inclusion of RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Podcast, I'm confused about how Queen Latifah's Unity in the Community, Anne of Green Gables, and Anne Helen Petersen's The Burnout Generation fit the theme.

Regardless, it was fun to spot Anne in an unexpected place!

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Photographs by World of Anne Shirley of the American Airlines Inflight Entertainment & Information Brochure, June 2025.

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Anne of Green Gables Print by Riley Sheehey

Riley Sheehey is an artist based in Falls Church, Virginia, who creates charming watercolor illustrations, wallpapers, hand-painted objects, and textiles for the home. Many of her works are inspired by children's literature.

Last May, Sheehey's artwork was featured on Jenna's Bookshop on Today in a segment on gift ideas for new grads. This summer, Sheehey spoke about her inspiration to paint book covers in an interview with Madeline Weinfield for Northern Virginia Magazine. In the interview, she mentioned that Anne of Green Gables was one of her favorite stories. When asked what she'd like to paint in the future, Sheehey said, "My daughter’s really into Winnie the Pooh right now, so I think it would be sweet to do one of those. I’ve done one [of the] Anne of Green Gables [books] but would really like to do another because that’s one of my favorites. And Tuck Everlasting is another one I’m looking for."

In Riley Sheehey's shop, you can purchase the above Anne of Green Gables giclée art print. Her shop also offers lovely prints for several other beloved, classic stories, including The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, and The Secret Garden. Each of her prints are signed and dated in pencil.

I love her artwork, and think the prints would make beautiful gifts for booklovers. 


Image credit:
Anne of Green Gables Print by Riley Sheehey.

References:
Jenna’s Bookshop: Shop These Gifts For New Grads And Dads. (May 30, 2025). Today. Retrieved from: https://www.today.com/video/jenna-s-bookshop-browse-items-for-new-graduates-and-fathers-240598597766.

Weinfield, Madeline. (July 11, 2025). This Falls Church-Based Artist’s Portfolio Includes Hand-Painted Book Covers and a New Book. Northern Virginia Magazine. Retrieved from: https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/2025/07/11/this-falls-church-based-artists-portfolio-includes-hand-painted-book-covers-and-a-new-book/.

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In the Footsteps of Anne: A Journey Through Avonlea

In the Footsteps of Anne: A Journey Through Avonlea is book by Eliza Westfield that was published in February 2025. It's a travel guide that introduces readers and travelers to Prince Edward Island, Canada, the setting of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Published by Boat Nook Press, the book is 118 pages long.

The book is part of Westfield's three-book series called "HerStory Travels: In the Footsteps of Literary Heroines." The other two books in the series are: Little Houses: A Journey Through the Homesites of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little Women at Home: A Journey Through Orchard House, Concord, and the Legacy of Louisa May Alcott.

I took a look at the book's reading sample at Amazon and was excited to notice that the author cites my webpage. 


Here is the description of the book:

Whether you grew up reading the Anne of Green Gables book series, which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, or you loved the popular Canadian Anne of Green Gables movies from the 80s or the more recent Japanese pop hit Anne of Green Gables anime TV series, you have probably dreamed of seeing Lucy Maud Montgomery’s enchanting world of Avonlea and idyllic 19th century farmhouse with your own eyes!

Well, let’s take a trip to beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada! You will explore the rolling fields, charming farming villages, and iconic historic sites near Cavendish that the endearing little red-haired girl Anne Shirley called home.

Join veteran literary homesite traveler Eliza Westfield In the Footsteps of Anne, as you wander through Green Gables Heritage Place, stroll beneath the whispering trees of Lover’s Lane, and gaze across the shimmering Lake of Shining Waters. Plus, you will learn all the fun and exciting activities that PEI has to offer, including world-class seafood restaurants, hiking, kayaking, fishing and several of the best golf courses in Canada!

In this illustrated Anne of Green Gables and Prince Edward Island travel guide, you will love:

• Enthralling looks behind the scenes of the writing of Anne of Green Gables and where author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from, with many fascinating facts about the area that became the world of Avonlea - and places you can visit now near Cavendish, PEI
• Insider information on each tourist attraction from the perfect time of the year to visit each site, to when the very popular festivals happen, to ticketing information and what you MUST do at each stop
• The vital locations that every Anne of Green Gables fan has to experience, from the period-accurate 1890s Avonlea schoolhouse to the Lake of Shining Waters, a once-in-a-lifetime place for reflection and romance!
• Other fun family vacation activity ideas near each attraction, so you can plan an entire weekend vacation or build a whole week’s itinerary

Whether you’re planning on joining the 125,000 tourists that flock to PEI each year to relive the magical tale of Anne of Green Gables, or you will explore them from the comfort of your home, you will love In the Footsteps of Anne. The book highlights Anne’s indomitable spirit and love for kindred spirits that continue to shine like a bright beacon of inspiration in the pages of Montgomery’s first bestseller and in the landscapes and historical sites of Prince Edward Island.

Will you embark on an unforgettable trip to modern-day Avonlea and discover the true inspiration for the Anne of Green Gables story that still exists in fabulous Prince Edward Island? Enjoy the adventure!

Here is the write-up describing the book on its back cover:

Step into the enchanting world of Avonlea and follow in the footsteps of Anne Shirley and Canada's beloved author, L.M. Montgomery.

In The Footsteps of Anne brings to life the cherished landscapes that inspired Montgomery's timeless Anne books, inviting readers and travelers alike to explore the rolling fields, charming villages, and iconic sites that Anne called home.

Whether you're a lifelong admirer of Anne or an eager explorer, this book is your ideal guide to discovering the enchanting beauty of Prince Edward Island-a place where storybook charm and real-life wonder seamlessly blend throughout every season.

The rich heritage of Prince Edward Island beckons and invites travelers on a journey to Avonlea to follow in the footsteps of Anne and relive its magic.

Welcome to Anne's world!

ISBN-13: 978-1069118554


Image credit:
Book cover of In the Footsteps of Anne: A Journey Through Avonlea.

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Created October 6, 2025.
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Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas 2025 Fall/Winter Collection

The South Korea clothing brand Ullala Pajamas has a new Anne of Green Gables clothing line out for Fall/Winter 2025. It's inspired by Nippon Animation's Anne of Green Gables. Ullala creates old-fashioned, girlish chemises, nightgowns, and pajama sets that have a romantic, cottagecore aesthetic. Their "Letters from Avonlea" collection is "inspired by the gentle rhythm of Anne’s days—soft as early snow, warm as afternoon tea, and wistful as a forgotten melody."

Ullala Pajamas goes on to prettily describe their Anne of Green Gables clothing line, saying:

Every day, Anne wanders between fields and forests—
where she is met with sudden showers, pinecones that fall as autumn deepens,
smooth pebbles shaped by the stream, the final unnamed flower buds that bloom before winter, and the red camellias that mark its end.
She quietly observes nature's untamed rhythms and cycles, often falling into thoughtful reflection.
As she ponders the stories and meanings people have given to flowers, her inner world grows stronger—more beautiful, more resilient.

Ullala's F/W Anne of Green Gables collection captures these moments—Anne's encounters with nature, her emotions, her wonder.
Discover a series of charming pajamas, created for girls who are sweet, a little whimsical, and rich with imagination.

Here are some of Ullala's new Anne-themed pajamas that are available from the store W Concept. I love the model and dreamy product photos. You can click the images or links to purchase them.


Anne's Flower Bud 7/10 Length Two-Piece Set 30s Cotton Sleepwear Set [Deep Beige]



Anne's Pebble Long-Sleeved Two-Piece Set [Indi Pink]



Anne's Flower Bud 7/10 Length One-Piece 30s Cotton Dress [Deep Beige]



Anne's Rain Shower Long Sleeve One-Piece Dress [Beige]



Anne's Melo Long Sleeve Two Piece Pajamas [Khaki]



Anne's Rain Shower Long Sleeve Two-Piece Set [Beige]



Breath of Anne 2 Pajama Bottoms

Isn't it a delightful clothing line? I wish the pieces were more easily available in North America.

Links:
Anne of Green Gables x Ullala Pajamas Lookbook, Volume 1
Ullala Pajamas at W Concept

Image credits:
Product photographs by Ullala Pajamas.

Created October 3, 2025.
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Food & Wine on Prince Edward Island and Lobster

In July, Wendy Pramik wrote an article for Food & Wine entitled "On This Canadian Island, Lobster Is More Than a Meal – It’s a Way of Life." It's all about Prince Edward Island and lobster. She writes, "I haven’t come to relive storybook memories. I want to see how lobster, once considered poor people’s food, has become a regional symbol – and how it still connects people across the island."

Wendy Pramik visits several restaurants, including Dalvay-by-the-Sea, known to Anne of Green Gables fans as the White Sands Hotel, where executive chef Jamie Power serves lobster pho (yum!). She enjoyed a lobster roll sampler plate at Fin Folk Food (pictured above), the Lobster Thermidor at Sea Rocket, a seafood bake at Peake’s Quay in Charlottetown, and a meal at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers.

It's the kind of article that makes your stomach grumble and your heart miss Prince Edward Island. I remember when I visited years ago, my husband and I ate freshly caught lobster on the beach, prepared by a local lobster fisherman. It was such a special meal. I'd love to go back one day and try out some of the restaurants mentioned in Pramik's article.

Link:
On This Canadian Island, Lobster Is More Than a Meal – It’s a Way of Life by Wendy Pramik, Food & Wine, July 22, 2025.

Image credit:
Photograph of a Prince Edward Island Lobster Roll Sampler Plate from "On This Canadian Island, Lobster Is More Than a Meal – It’s a Way of Life" by Wendy Pramik, Food and Wine.

Created October 1, 2025.
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It was a lovely afternoon

"It was a lovely afternoon—such an afternoon as only September can produce when summer has stolen back for one more day of dream and glamour."
-L.M. Montgomery
Emily Climbs

Read more quotes by L.M. Montgomery.

Image credit:
Photograph by World of Anne Shirley.

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