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.
Limited-Time Offer
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.
Entry Deadline: June 1, 2024
This year's competition for high school, college, and graduate school students worldwide is under way, with cash scholarships to be awarded in three divisions.
Austen, Annotated
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.
May 2, 2024
The delicate tinkling of a pianoforte. The clash of cymbals. The soothing strains of a harp.
April 4, 2024
During the Georgian era, gender differences in domestic goods became increasingly common.
March 7, 2024
Professor Juliet McMaster, grande dame of Austen scholarship and one of the founding members of JASNA, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about the genius that is Jane Austen.
New: Jane Austen & Movie Music - A Visit with Ruth Mudge
Our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, offers the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation!
Providing Context
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
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
Join JASNA
Learn about the benefits of JASNA membership: our publications, regional events, conferences, and more.
Meetings & Events
May
11
New York, NY
May
18
Monkton, MD
May
18
Johns Creek, GA
Northanger Abbey