Lucy Maud Montgomery - Bonnie's Canadian Gal Pick

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Lucy Maud Montgomery - Bonnie's Canadian Gal Pick

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Jul 1, 2024

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It's Canada Day! Bonnie is starting us off with the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Learn about how this Canadian author used working at the post office to her advantage.

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Jul 1, 2024

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