Author Archives: Jason Nolan

Anne of Green Gables contest winners varied

Posted on 1 July 2008 by Jason Nolan

Anne of Green Gables contest winners varied A young Muslim woman originally from Saudi Arabia and a farmer from Ontario are among the winners of a national letter-writing contest in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Anne of Green Gables … Continue reading →

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Anne-mania goes global; Canada’s most famous literary export is being feted around the world

Posted on 30 June 2008 by Jason Nolan

Anne-mania goes global; Canada’s most famous literary export is being feted around the world The Japanese, on the other hand, emphasize Annes almost mystical worship of nature and Montgomerys lyrical descriptions of the Island because those aspects of the novel … Continue reading →

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Alumni & Friends – Get Involved | University of Guelph

Posted on 14 May 2008 by Jason Nolan

Just found this upcoming event for anyone in the Guelph area… Alumni & Friends – Get Involved | University of Guelph Wednesday, May 21, 2008:  AIA Annual Spring Luncheon Join the Alumni-In-Action at their Spring Luncheon in the Arboretum.  This … Continue reading →

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Poland joins worldwide celebrations of the birth centenary of Anne Shirley

Posted on 10 March 2008 by Jason Nolan

From Polskie Radio Poland joins worldwide celebrations of the birth centenary of Anne Shirley, the heroine of a series of books by the Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.   Anne of Green Gables, the first book of the series, was … Continue reading →

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Herstory Cafe and One Hundred Years of Anne

Posted on 8 March 2008 by Jason Nolan

I’m guessing this is in vancouver? Herstory Cafe Monday March 31, 2008 7:00pm-9:00pm One Hundred Years of Anne: Lucy Maud Montgomery with Carole Gerson, SFU English professor Sylvia Hotel in the meeting room 1154 Gilford St. on English Bay

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Interviews from Last Night at the ROM

Posted on 13 February 2008 by Jason Nolan

Before Green Gables and 100 Years of Anne Shirley This episode comes to you from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, where a large group of people braved a moderate snowstorm to attend the launch of Before Green Gables, … Continue reading →

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Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog – books: Anne’s evergreen gables

Posted on 4 February 2008 by Jason Nolan

The Guardian has a nice article on LMM and Anne: “Anne’s Evergreen Gables: Lucy Maud Montgomery’s irrepressible creation remains her fascination a century on” that references Yuka’s Anne of Green Gables in Japan FAQ.

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Anne of Japan – Documentary web site

Posted on 25 January 2008 by Jason Nolan

Yuka just sent me this link Anne of Japan – Documentary for Terry Dawes’ project. It’s in English.

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Shirley MacLaine joins Green Gables movie

Posted on 23 October 2007 by Jason Nolan

from the Toronto Star: Actress Shirley MacLaine has joined the cast of the Anne of Green Gables television movie. CTV says the Academy-award winner will play matriarch Amelia Thomas in the film, “Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning.” MacLaine … Continue reading →

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Amazon.ca: Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Favourite Places: Books: Deirdre Kessler, Martin Caird

Posted on 21 September 2007 by Jason Nolan

Yuka just noticed that Deirdre Kessler’s Green Gables: Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Favourite Places is selling for $189.07 or more! You can get it at Amazon.ca for $11: Amazon.ca: Green Gables : Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Favourite Places: Books: Deirdre Kessler, Martin … Continue reading →

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