Anne Shirley starts her first term teaching at the Avonlea School, although she still continues her own studies at home. She now takes her place among the "important" and "grown up" people of Avonlea society, as its only schoolteacher. Anne is also a founding member of the Avonlea Village Improvement Society which tries to improve the Avonlea landscape.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), a Canadian author renowned for her literary contributions, left an indelible mark on readers through her vivid portrayals of Prince Edward Island and her creation of the enduring character Anne Shirley. Montgomery's work often reflected her own life experiences, and her unique narrative voice endeared her stories to audiences around the world. 'Anne of Avonlea' (1909), the sequel to her seminal work 'Anne of Green Gables' (1908), continued the adventures of the imaginative and spirited Anne Shirley as she transitioned from childhood to young adulthood. Through this sequel, Montgomery expanded upon themes of community, education, and personal growth, further developing the pastoral charm and character-driven narrative that became her literary hallmark. Widely celebrated for her contributions to children's literature, Montgomery's work transcended age barriers and brought to life the experiences of growing up with unparalleled warmth and psychological insight. Over the course of her career, she published 20 novels, over 500 short stories, an autobiography, and a collection of poems, securing her place as a central figure in Canadian literature. Her legacy has endured long past her death, with spirited re-imaginings of her work on stage and screen captivating new generations of readers and viewers worldwide.