Kindred Spirits, a touring book art exhibit, visits U of G

Kindred Spirits, a touring book art exhibit, that responds to the work and life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, is on display until May 2026 at the U of G Library. “This exhibit showcases beautiful and imaginative interpretations of the works of L.M. Montgomery by book binders and artists, demonstrating the author’s enduring inspiration and relevance,” said Ashley Shifflett McBrayne, rare books librarian, Archival & Special Collections. “As an important repository of L.M. Montgomery research materials, we are so excited to continue the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Montgomery’s birth, with this incredible display of creativity, artistry, and mediums.”

Curated by members of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, the exhibit is an acknowledgement of the enduring legacy of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Stop by the library’s exhibit room to view the Kindred Spirits exhibit any time the library is open.

Explore U of G’s Lucy Maud Montgomery Collection in the archives

U of G Library’s collection is an essential repository for the study of Lucy Maud Montgomery. In the collection you’ll find Montgomery’s journals and scrapbooks, first and significant editions of her works, her personal papers, private photographs, personal library, scrapbooks, and more. Learn more about the collection and begin exploring. 

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