Anne of Greenville
This is the story of how I became Anne of Greenville. It’s also the story of how I found my true true, and how I needed to maybe come to Greenville, of all places, to make that happen.
In this modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, Anne is an ABBA-loving singer/actor/writer of disco-operas, queer, Japanese-American who longs to be understood for her artistic genius. Recently relocated to middle-of-nowhere Greenville and starting at a new school, Anne has a tendency to A) fall in love quickly, deeply, and effervescently and B) fly off the handle in the face of jerks. Both personality quirks quickly come into play when the soccer team boos the premiere of her disco performance, which—in a roundabout way—introduces her to her new BFF, Berry, and she soon after meets the girl of her dreams, Gilly.
Falling quickly into that age-old trap of ignoring the best friend for the new crush, Anne soon becomes embroiled in a series of dramatic and unfortunate events, and quickly finds herself wrapped up in a love triangle she never expected. Is she MTB with Gilly? Or is Berry her true soul mate? Only time (or 304 pages) will tell.
In this coming-of-age novel by fan-favorite author Mariko Tamaki, see the classic tale in a whole new light. Refreshingly bold and unapologetically unique, Anne of Greenville will make you want to stand up and sing!
# of Pages: 304
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Melissa de la Cruz Studio
Language: en
ISBN: 9781368082846
Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer and artist known for her works in both comics and prose. She was born in Toronto and received her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from McGill University. Tamaki's writing style combines humor, sensitivity, and social commentary, making her work relatable and thought-provoking. She has won numerous awards for her graphic novels, including a Caldecott Honor for "This One Summer." With "Anne of Greenville," Tamaki continues to showcase her talent for creating compelling and complex characters and exploring important themes.