- Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on November 30, 1874, in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- She is best known for her novel Anne of Green Gables, which was published in 1908.
- Anne of Green Gables is one of the best-selling novels of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide.
- Montgomery wrote 20 novels, as well as numerous short stories, poems, and essays.
- Her work is known for its idyllic depiction of rural life in Prince Edward Island, as well as its strong female characters.
- Montgomery was a strong advocate for women's rights and social justice.
- She was a member of the suffrage movement and was active in the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
- Montgomery was also a talented artist and photographer.
- She died on April 24, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- She is considered one of Canada's most beloved writers and her work continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.