Jane Austen Society of North America

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Jane Austen died #OTD in 1817 at the too-young age of 41. Today we celebrate her life and her works, which continue to touch the lives and hearts of millions around the world. #JaneAusten #OnThisDay #Austen

The publication of MANSFIELD PARK was first announced in "The Star" on this day, May 9, 1814. The first edition sold out within six months. jasna.org/austen/works/m… #janeausten #otd #onthisday #austen #mansfieldpark #janeaustensocietyofnorthamerica #jasna

Schools, libraries, & community groups offering summer reading programs for K-12 students: apply now for a FREE Jane Austen Book Box. Awarded to qualified applicants, 1st-come, 1st-served. Details: jasna.org/programs/jaboo… #JaneAusten #readingprograms #reading #literacy #austen

Show us how Jane Austen inspires you! We are excited to launch our 7th annual Young Filmmakers Contest today. It's free to enter and offers cash awards for 1st-, 2nd, and 3rd-place. jasna.org/programs/young… #janeausten #austen #filmcontest #shortfilm #youngfilmmakers

Counting down! Entries for JASNA's 2023 Essay Contest are DUE JUNE 1. HS, college, and grad school students are invited to compete for cash awards. TOPIC: “Marriages & Proposals” in Austen's works. jasna.org/programs/essay… #janeausten #austen #essaycontest #prideandprejudice

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Jane Austen’s “own darling Child,” was published #OTD in 1813. Many will celebrate the day by reading a favorite passage or watching an adaptation. How are you marking the occasion? More: jasna.org/austen/works/p… #janeausten #onthisday #prideandprejudice

JASNA Members: This year's Annual General Meeting in Denver, CO, will be held one week later than planned: NOVEMBER 3-5, 2023. Please save the new dates and join us in Denver for "Pride and Prejudice: a Rocky Romance"! #jasna #janeaustensocietyofnorthamerica

Wishing you a Happy 2023 full of good books and Jane Austen!

#OnThisDay in 1815 EMMA was first published (though the title page is dated 1816). Emma Woodhouse and the citizens of Highbury are some of Jane Austen's most entertaining and memorable characters. Do you have a favorite? More: jasna.org/austen/works/e… #JaneAusten #Emma #OTD

#OnThisDay in 1817, five months after Jane Austen's death, NORTHANGER ABBEY and PERSUASION were published together in a four-volume set (though the title page is dated 1818). More: jasna.org/austen/works/p… and jasna.org/austen/works/n… #JaneAusten #NorthangerAbbey #Persuasion #OTD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jane Austen – born #OTD 247 years ago! 🎉 Today we join her admirers around the world in celebrating the gift of Jane, who continues to entertain, delight, inspire, and comfort generations of readers! How are you marking the occasion? #JaneAusten #OnThisDay

We're accepting applications thru DEC 16, 2022 for our 2023 INTERNATIONAL VISITOR GRANT, providing a JASNA member the chance to spend up to 6 wks in Chawton this summer doing research for an Austen-related creative or scholarly project. More: jasna.org/programs/inter… #JaneAusten

2023 AGM “CALL FOR PAPERS” DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV 30. Thinking about submitting a breakout proposal for JASNA's 2023 conference on PRIDE AND PREJUDICE in Denver? There’s still time! Get topic and submission details: jasna.org/agms/denver202… #JaneAusten #PrideandPrejudice #jasna

#OnThisDay in 1811 Jane Austen became a published author with the release of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. What's your favorite aspect of the novel? Read more about it: jasna.org/austen/works/s… #JaneAusten #SenseandSensibility #JASNA #Austen #OTD

We're now accepting applications from schools & community groups in the US & Canada for Jane Austen Book Boxes for this school year. Books are awarded FREE to qualified orgs introducing Austen to K-12 students. More: jasna.org/programs/jaboo… #JaneAusten #readingprograms #reading

Kudos to the winners of JASNA Southwest’s 2022 Young Filmmakers Contest! 🎉 Learn more about this year's contest and watch the videos: ow.ly/y8Eg50Lh1QT #janeausten #youngfilmmakers #filmcontest #jasna #austen

Congrats to the 2022 JASNA Essay Contest winners, and many thanks to all participants and judges! Read the outstanding essays, which focus on family relationships in SENSE & SENSIBILITY, and learn more about this year's contest: ow.ly/Tk2W50L9A8y #JaneAusten #EssayContest

On this day in 1817 Jane Austen died at the too-young age of 41. Today we take a moment to celebrate her life and her works, which live on and give pleasure to so many around the world! #JaneAusten #OTD #OnThisDay

“Under a bright mid-day sun, at almost Midsummer” Mr. Knightley hosts the strawberry picking party at Donwell Abbey and Harriet Smith turns 18. Fun Fact: June 23 was also Charles Austen’s birthday, Jane’s “own particular little brother.” #JaneAusten #Emma