Anne of West Philly (A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables)

In this modern graphic retelling of Anne of Green Gables, author and artist Ivette Salomé brings the classic story to contemporary West Philadelphia. Published by Little, Brown as a single-issue comic in 2022, the series reimagines Anne Shirley as a spirited Black girl navigating foster care and finding her place in a new community. It matters as a fresh, culturally grounded adaptation that honors the original’s themes while offering a vibrant, inclusive perspective for today’s readers.