About this episode’s KidLit Classic: Anne of Green Gables, released in the early 1900s by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is a true classic of American children's literature. It was the first of many Anne books and  a firm popular culture favourite. In this episode Jo Panckridge talks about her love for this spirited, remarkable little girl, the glorious prose, the rich themes, and the book's legacy. We have a dramatic reading and Jo recommends us some of her latest reads. About this week’s guest, Jo Panckridge: Jo is the current President of CBCA Vic and is a Teacher-Librarian. She has over 30 years’ experience in education, research, coaching and consulting in literacy and children’s literature. Jo has a Bachelor of Education and a Masters Degree in Children’s Literature and Multiliteracies. Connect with Jo Panckridge and CBCA Vic on Instagram: @cbca_vic / Website: vic.cbca.org.au . CBCA Shadow Judging link here  Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com Find out more about L.M. Montgomery website   Buy Anne of Green Gables here   Mentioned in podcast: The Last Bear / The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold Buy here  Kingdom of Silk series by Glenda Millard I Know What You Did Last Wednesday by Anthony Horowitz Evie and Rhino by Nerida McMullin The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold Enjoying KidLit Classics? Like, share, subscribe, leave a review! You can also show your appreciation via Buy Me a Coffee to ensure the future and sustainability of the show. To be a guest, get in touch with me via my contact page, or send an email to [email protected]. Credits: Opening and Outro music: ‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement. Sound files: All Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement. ‘horse with old cart by Bruno.auzet.  'Hackney-coach 4' by gurek 'Rural farmland ambience' by billgrip 'Prairie summer ambience' by dsebeste Thanks for listening! Stay up to date - Instagram @Samellenb https://www.samanthaellenbound.com/kidlitclassicspodcast