THE 100th ANNIVERSARY

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• THE 100th ANNIVERSARY
• OF
• ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

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The Novel

• Written by renowned Canadian author Lucy Maud
  Montgomery
• Published spring 1908
• Canadas best selling novel
• Translated into more than 36 languages
• Millions of copies sold world wide
• Inspired several adaptations for screen and stage
• Draws thousands of fans to Prince Edward Island

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Anne 2008 Committee

• Members from various levels of government, Lucy
  Maud Montgomery Institute, arts and cultural
  community, commercial venues, and greater Island
  community
• Tasked with planning, facilitating, and executing
  a year long celebration of Anne
• Education sub-committee concentrating on literacy
  initiatives and cross curricular integration

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Major Events

• Inaugural event, official kick off Charlottetown,
  Jan. 2008
• Three Penguin Publications Jan. 2008
• Prequel - Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson
• Collectors Edition Anne of Green
  Gables
• Imagining Anne The Island
  Scrapbooks of L.M. Montgomery

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Major Events

• International L.M.Montgomery conference June 2008
• Anne of Green Gables Festival July 2008 with a
  Gala Event in Cavendish, PEI
• Closing event, Summerside, Fall 2008

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National Writing Contest

• Presented by Penguin Canada and Anne 2008
  Committee
• Begins February 2008, closes April 30, 2008
• Open to students/adults all over the world
• Categories include Elementary, Intermediate,
  Senior High, and Open
• Readers write to Dear L.M. Montgomery
  explaining why Anne of Green Gables is special to
  them

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National Writing Contest

• Letters vetted provincially
• National winner chosen by National Jury headed by
  former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson
• Prizes to include trip for a family to PEI,
  special anniversary editions of Anne of Green
  Gables, book sets, etc.
• Similar contests to run in Japan as well as US
  and UK

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Journal writing
• Writing festivals
• Author readings
• Heritage projects involving role of women in time
  of Anne
• Compare Annes daily life (chores,
  responsibilities, routine) to ours
• Compare Anne Shirley to other popular fictional
  characters
• Compare Lucy Maud Montgomery to Anne Shirley

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Scrapbooking
• Trivia Contests
• Story Clubs
• Marmalade Words
• Illustrated Anne
• Celebrate Red Hair
• Making Ice Cream, Raspberry Cordial
• Old fashion community/school festivals, socials,
  tea parties
• Quilting and crafts activities

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SPECIAL INVITATION

• Provincial contact person
• Receive information packages from Anne 2008,
  resources for educators, updates on celebrations
  and events, products, and goodies
• Join us for up-to-date information, contests,
  events, ideas, etc.
• At www.Anne2008.com