With the release of The Other Bennet Sister, librarian and active member of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, Amanda Hogue-Lavalle, discusses all things related to Mary Bennet and introduces a handful of Jane Austen Fan Fiction stories for those who can’t get enough of the middle Bennet sister.

Jessica Mancini, a University of Oxford graduate student specializing in Romantic Literature, analyses Jane Austen’s use of auto-reflexive modeling of reading in Northanger Abbey.

Mindy Killgrove-Harris, editor of Pride & Possibilities, dissects Captain Wentworth’s behaviors during yet another re-read of Austen’s Persuasion. Observing his actions without the interference of Anne Elliot or the narrator, she analyzes whether he is the heroic character most make him out to be or really a bit of a rogue.

Jane Austen enthusiast and Lifelong Member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Nili Olay, discusses the benefits of re-reading Jane Austen’s novels.

Our founder & chair, Caroline Jane Knight, introduces four new ways to support literacy in Jane's name.

Our founder & chair, Caroline Jane Knight, shares this important milestone 50 years in the making.

Historical Fiction Author, and Editor of Pride & Possibilities, Mindy Killgrove, shares tips for creating holiday gifts using the art of quilling.

Editor of Pride & Possibilities, and highly superstitious individual, Mindy Killgrove-Harris, explores the spooky stories and spectral sightings in and around Chawton House and Cottage.

Historical Fiction Author, and Editor of Pride & Possibilities, Mindy Killgrove, discusses ways in which modern people emulate Jane Austen and her heroines by creating their own curriculums and nurturing their educational needs.

Tour Guide and Creator of “Austen Tales”, José Roeken, shares details from a recent excursion to the house on 8 College Street in Winchester, where Jane Austen lived out her last days.

Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration at Chawton House, a celebration of her enduring impact on humanity and the work of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.

Our founder & chair Caroline Jane Knight shares some news about young Indigenous readers in Australia and announces our commemorative campaign to support them: "250 Books for 250 Years”

With an exclusive interview from Miss Austen screenwriter, Andrea Gibb, we explore sisterhood in Jane’s own novels.

Launching a special campaign to honour Jane Austen’s enduring legacy in 2025 by nurturing a love of reading in children.

‘Jane Austen Improvised’ director, Jessica Pratt takes us behind the scenes of improvised theatre and the preparations for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, including a fundraising performance for the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation. 

Author Jessie Lewis discusses Jane’s love of walking and her own plans to complete a 50km walk around Bath to raise money for literacy projects.

Our founder and chair 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.