Caroline Jane Knight announces the Foundation’s celebrations throughout 2025, commemorating 250 years of Jane Austen

Erna Arnesen, Kathleen Madden, and Jeanne Talbot share the delights of staying at Chawton House for nine glorious days.

Our founder & chair, Caroline Jane Knight, takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on 10 years of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, from inception to the global literacy organisation it is today.

Meghan Ferrara on the importance of education and literacy that defines Jane's writing.

Foundation Ambassador Julia B. Grantham recounts the delights that await you in Hampshire.

Foundation Ambassador Hazel Mills details some of the most unique people Austen met.

Pride and Possibilities editor Sophie Spruce discusses the tough stuff behind the romance.

Editor Sophie Spruce interviews Barbara Heller and Eleanor Rust about letter writing in the Regency Period.

Professor Lindsey Surratt explores flirting and the house play as a form of courtship in Mansfield Park.

Our founder Caroline Jane Knight shares details of an extraordinary gift and the life of Maureen Bathgate, an Austen bookworm and book collector.

For the month of February, we have a special Valentine’s Day Edition of Pride and Possibilities. Jane Austen Fan Fiction writer Heather Moll discusses jewelry that was popular during the Georgian era as well as pieces that would have been trendy during Jane Austen’s life.

Founder and Chair, Caroline Jane Knight reflects on an exciting year at the Foundation.

This month, Emily Barnett talks about the influence of Chawton House (childhood home of our founder & chair), and Jane Austen on her final embroidery project for her Master’s degree.

In this month’s issue, Alexandra Jorgenson discusses Regency courtship in comparison to modern-day online dating.

In this issue, author Riley Joyce discusses Jane Austen’s profound impact on his life.

In this issue, Foundation volunteer Delicia Johnson explores Anne Elliot as a Romantic character.

In this issue, Pride and Possibilities editor Sophie Spruce discusses this year’s Parade for Literacy and Jane Austen Regency Picnic, hosted by Caroline Jane Knight and the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation at Regency Week.

In this issue, Pride and Possibilities examines an article written by ChatGPT, acknowledging the fast pace of the program's development and how it may affect education in the years to come.

Fiona Baverstock, a collector of vintage fashion, has gifted her collection of fashion dating from the 1750s – 1880s to Caroline Jane Knight, fifth great niece of Jane Austen, to support Caroline’s charitable work. In this, our 100th issue of Pride & Possibilities, Caroline shares exclusive details of this extraordinary gift.

Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls, discusses the widespread success of PBS’s Sanditon.

Scriptwriter and film enthusiast, Ann Thurber, discusses Austen’s long-lasting influence on romantic comedies.

Podcaster Izzy Meakin discusses Mrs. Gardiner’s role as the ‘Wise Woman’ in Pride and Prejudice.

Pride and Possibilities editor, Sophie Spruce, discusses the celebration of holidays in Austen’s novels and the Regency period.

Author Heather Moll explores women’s education in Austen’s works in comparison with the norms of the Regency era.

As the Foundation turns 8 years old, our founder and chair, Caroline Jane Knight, reflects on the last year and what our community has achieved.

Author Amy D’Orazio explores the sympathetic side to the mothers in Jane Austen’s novels.

Author Nicole Clarkston discusses how Jane has continued to inspire writers over 200 years later.

Caroline Jane Knight, founder and chair of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, shares the family ancestors the Austens discovered when they moved to Chawton.

Monica Kauffman, manager of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation team of Literacy Mentors, shares her exciting first trip to Jane Austen Regency Week and Jane Austen’s England.

In this issue, Monica Fairview discusses how JAFF challenges readers' perceptions of different characters, even those who may be considered villains, and in doing so, gives readers a chance to discover something new.

An update on our Literacy Mentors scheme from our Program Manager, Jacqueline. Read on to meet some of our Mentors, learn more about our successes, and find out how you can get involved!

Karin Quint on the history of Austen in Dutch - and why her most famous line is so difficult to translate!

Come and join the team at the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation for events and yummy food - at Jane Austen Regency Week in Alton and Chawton in June, this year!

So much to read, so little time…Amanda Mortensen tells us exactly why you should never feel guilty for prioritising your love of books!

Award-winning sculptor Robert Truscott has designed our newest bookplate, exclusively for JALF! Julia, our Bookplate Program Manager, introduces the artist and his work.

Soniah Kamal (author of the recently-published Unmarriageable) discusses the joys of running her very own Jane Austen book club!

How teaching in the Gambia inspired a lifelong love of literacy - by the bestselling novelist, Jane MacKenzie.

An article to finish the centenary year of UK women’s suffrage from Dr Helena Kelly, acclaimed author of ‘Jane Austen, the Secret Radical’!

A contribution from Lucy Beresford on behalf of Worldreader - read about the brilliant work they are supporting in Ghana with your donations!!

Monica Fairview dissects Henry Austen’s choice of title for Jane’s posthumously-published masterpiece, Persuasion. Do you agree?

Today, the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation celebrates its fourth birthday - read on to discover what we have achieved in that time with your donations!

Odette Snel discusses the Jane Austen fan community in the Netherlands - and how much it has grown in the last few years!

Today we launch a brand new collectable bookplate - created by our very own ambassador, author and artist, Jane Odiwe!

Check out the final instalment of Julia’s interview with Jeremy Knight where they discuss the Knight family bookplates…and enter a draw to WIN!

We’re embarking on a brand new literacy program - and we want YOU to get involved!

An article by Emily Prince on the exquisite ring that resurfaced in 2012 - after being sold to an American pop star!

We are so excited to share with you the news of our new partnership and our success with our first funding project!

A report on the inaugural Jane Austen Literacy Foundation Parade for Literacy from Tony Grant.

Literacy Ambassador Cass Grafton discusses the famous topaz crosses gifted to Jane and Cassandra from their brother, Charles - Jane adored this gift so much, she featured it in Mansfield Park!

Warfare hangs in the background of Jane Austen’s novels - but she was a lot closer to the conflict in her real life.

Rita L. Watts, JALF Literacy Ambassador and the woman behind All Things Jane Austen, shares her experiences of navigating the Austen community online.

Our founder shares the story of her childhood and how it inspired her to create the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.

Zoe Wheddon shares the story of Martha Lloyd - friend, housemate, and sister-in-law to Jane Austen

Editor Emily Prince discusses the life of the familiar, yet sometimes overlooked, Cassandra Austen.

Jeremy Knight, the fourth-great nephew of Jane Austen and the father of our Founder, Caroline Knight, speaks to Ambassador Julia B. Grantham about his experiences with the fans of his famous aunt, and how Jane has helped him in retirement.

Our favourite cad is back with a tale of schemes and intrigue for you all, featuring one rather splendid lady and her most eventful life!

Joana Starnes offers us a glimpse behind-the-scenes of a real Georgian kitchen. Delicious!

Laurie Viera Rigler explores the benefits of introducing readers - young and old, enthusiastic and reluctant - to the classics via film, television, and an online webseries. 

Author and historian Rachel Knowles discusses the relationship between fortune and matrimony in late Georgian and Regency society 

A very special Christmas issue from Mr Wickham!

Jane Austen's work has been adapted many times into a multitude of different settings. Author Marilyn Brant muses on how the characters and themes continue to resonate with modern audiences.

LOOK: Five Christmas gifts that raise money for the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation

In the modern era, we have certain ideas of how times have changed since the Regency period. Amanda Grange illustrates how Austen's work challenges those notions.

Alexa Adams on the early works and how Austen was writing ahead of her time - in more ways than one.

Jeremy Knight, the fourth-great nephew of Jane Austen and the father of our Founder, Caroline Knight, speaks to Ambassador Julia B. Grantham about growing up in Chawton House.

Wendy Soliman muses on the character of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Pride & Prejudice's formidable matriarch. 

Chris Browne discusses some of the rarer editions of Austen's work.

To mark International Literacy Day, Amanda Mortensen shares the moment Caroline told her about her secret connection to Jane Austen, and the birth of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.

Raquel Sallaberry Brião discusses the translation and publication history of Jane Austen's work in Brazil.

Author and historian Sue Wilkes discusses gardens in Jane Austen's life and work.

In this issue of Pride & Possibilities, foundation ambassador Sophie Andrews, aka 'Laughing with Lizzie', takes us on a tour of the Austen BookBenches from the 'Sitting with Jane' project.

The bicentenary of Jane Austen's death. 

Hazel Mills talks about her Austen-inspired book collection and reveals some of her most treasured favourites.

Our founder, Caroline Knight, discusses the family bookplates.

On May 24, 1817, Jane left Chawton for the last time and travelled to Winchester where she would spend her last months. 

Dr Julia B. Grantham reports on her stay at Hunsford Parsonage, a pilgrimage for Janeites!

Jane Austen was many things - writer, daughter, beloved sister and friend, and also an aunt to over thirty nieces and nephews! Editor Emily Prince discusses Jane's aunthood.

Ambassador Daniel Widdowson explores the wit of Pride & Prejudice and how it influenced his stage adaptation of the famous novel.

Editor Emily Prince gives us a glimpse into the life of Fanny Knight, Jane Austen's beloved niece.

Foundation Ambassador Dr Jessica A. Volz explores the surprising connection between caffeine and courtship in Jane Austen's most famous novel.

Editor Emily Prince discusses one of Jane's lesser known works - the fragment Sanditon

Author and JALF Ambassador, Jane Odiwe, shares her insight into the role Lyme Regis plays in Persuasion.

Emily Prince explores the highlights and lowlights of Jane's birthdays in her lifetime

Join Jane Austen's fifth great niece from Chawton House, Caroline Jane Knight, for a game of Christmas Eve Snap-Dragon in the Great Hall.

Author, comedienne and audio book narrator Alison Larkin, shares the joys of narrating Jane's novels

Editor Emily Prince gives us a glimpse into the last full year of Jane's life.

Learn insights into the making of the BBC's Pride & Prejudice from director Simon Langton.

Editor Emily Prince welcomes you to the Pride & Possibilities journal.