6 novels. 200 years. Millions of fans.
The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. Join us in celebrating her life and works.
JASNA Essay Contest
2020 Essay Contest Spotlights Austen's Juvenilia
We invite students worldwide to compete for awards in three divisions, focusing on Jane Austen’s youthful writings and her female "villains."
2020 JASNA Annual General Meeting: Oct. 9-11
2020 AGM Canceled
Due to the global pandemic, JASNA’s 2020 AGM in Cleveland has been canceled. We believe it is impossible to hold a conference this fall without undue risk to the health of our attendees, speakers, volunteers, and vendors and the communities to which they would return.
The JASNA Post
May 9, 2020
Special Persuasions
Call for Papers
“Staying at Home” with Jane Austen: Reading and Writing during a Pandemic. Mrs.
April 17, 2020
2020 Young Filmmakers Contest Under Way
Now is an opportune time to pull out your video camera or smartphone and get creative! The JASNA Southwest Region's annual Young Filmmakers Contest is under way and open to all...
March 19, 2020
Jane Austen Upside Down: Spring Persuasions On-Line
We invite you to enjoy 11 new essays in this special issue of Persuasions On-Line—because at a time like this, we can all use more Jane Austen in our lives.
JASNA Members on Jane Austen
Austen's Enduring Appeal
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
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Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
Jun
13
New Mexico Region: Jane Austen and Crime Fiction - CANCELED
Albuquerque, NM
Jun
13
Georgia Region: Box Hill Picnic - POSTPONED
Peachtree City, GA
Jun
14
Puget Sound Region: The Regency Garden - CANCELED
Lakewood, WA
“. . . from politics, it was an easy step to silence.”
Northanger Abbey
