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Jane Austen & Her Wardrobe: A Visit with Hilary Davidson
September 7, 2023
What did Jane Austen wear? In Episode 3 of our Austen Chat podcast, we visit with noted fashion and textile historian Hilary Davidson, who reveals that Jane Austen was much...
Introducing Austen Chat:
A JASNA Podcast
July 6, 2023
We’re excited to announce Austen Chat, our new podcast dedicated to exploring the life and works of Jane Austen! Tune in each month to hear lively conversations with scholars, authors, and...
2023 Young Filmmakers Contest Under Way
April 10, 2023
Welcome to the 7th Annual Young Filmmakers Contest, where Jane Austen is the star! If you . . .
Call for Papers for 2024 Annual General Meeting
January 1, 2023
It’s not too early to start thinking about submitting a breakout proposal for the 2024 AGM: “Austen, Annotated: Jane Austen’s Literary, Political, and Cultural Origins.
2022 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners Announced
October 17, 2022
It's a wrap! JASNA's Southwest Region announced the winners of its sixth annual Young Filmmakers Contest in an awards event held September 30 during the 2022 JASNA AGM in Victoria, B....
2022 JASNA Essay Contest Winners Published
October 12, 2022
The winning entries in JASNA’s 2022 Essay Contest have been published online, and we invite you to read the outstanding essays submitted by the students who received top honors.
Introducing: The Jane Austen Book Box Program
April 29, 2022
We're pleased to announce the launch of JASNA's new Jane Austen Book Box Program for schools and community groups in the U. S.
Welcome to the Virtual Jane Austen Valentine Party Gallery!
February 9, 2022
We're delighted to share the photos submitted for the Virtual Jane Austen Valentine Party! Entries received through February 14, 2022, will be added as they come in, so come back...
Join Our Virtual Jane Austen Valentine Party!
February 3, 2022
“You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. " "In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed.
Mr. Woodhouse Was Right: "A Nice Basin of Gruel Together" Indeed
December 30, 2021
Mr. Woodhouse's advocacy for gruel may not have been misplaced, as food historian Dan Macey explains in this short video.
