* Lucy Maud Montgomery's grandmother: Her grandmother, Lucy Woolner Macneill, was a gifted storyteller who shared her love of stories with her granddaughter.
* L.M. Montgomery's aunt: Her aunt, Margaret Macneill, was a teacher who encouraged her love of writing.
* L.M. Montgomery's teachers: Her teachers at school supported her love of writing and encouraged her to continue pursuing it.
* L.M. Montgomery's favorite authors: Her favorite authors, including Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, and Mark Twain, also influenced her writing style and her ideas about literature.