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.
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Free Student Membership
We're starting next year's celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early with a special offer for the next generation of Austen fans and scholars. Student membership is now free through December 2025.
Austen, Annotated: Jane Austen's Literary, Political, and Cultural Origins
AGM Registration Is Open
Join us October 18-20 for JASNA’s annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ll focus on Austen’s origin story, exploring her world and how it influenced her novels, juvenilia, and letters.
NEW: Cassandra Austen & Her Drawings: A Visit with Janine Barchas
Listen to Our Podcast
Our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, offers the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation!
The JASNA Post
September 6, 2024
Cassandra Austen & Her Drawings: A Visit with Janine Barchas
Cassandra Austen, beloved sister to Jane, was a talented artist in her own right. At age 19, she illustrated Jane's satirical History of England with thirteen delightful ink-and-watercolor portraits.
August 18, 2024
2024 Essay Contest Winners Announced
We are pleased to announce the winners of JASNA's 2024 Essay Contest and congratulate them on their outstanding work! The winning entries have just been published on our website, and when...
August 8, 2024
Jane Austen & Her Creative Process: A Visit with Collins Hemingway
Jane Austen pioneered and perfected quite a few literary techniques, and her novels mark a major turning point in modern English fiction.
Providing Context
Austen's World Up Close
JASNA members share their expertise in short videos that shine a light on aspects of life in Jane Austen's world.
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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Learn about the benefits of JASNA membership: our publications, regional events, conferences, and more.
Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
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Vancouver Region: What Is Mansfield Park ABOUT?
Vancouver, BC
Sep
21
Southern Arizona Region: Jane Austen Day
Tucson, AZ
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Northanger Abbey
