Jane Austen Literacy Foundation

Hello there reading friend!

If you love to read, enjoy Jane Austen’s novels, and would like to help support literacy for children in need around the world, come join us at the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation!

My name is Melissa, and I run The Literary Assistant, I’m also very proud to be the community manager for the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.

Get ready to share in the pure joy of reading, join in reading challenges, cozy up with your own book while enjoying our Time to Read ambience videos, get access to our private reader chat group (hosted by Jane Austen’s fifth-great niece and the last of Jane’s family to grow up in Chawton house where Jane herself lived and wrote.)

Enjoy a range of events and activities where your FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION subscription helps support the expansion of Jane Austen Literacy Foundation programs and activities!

Connect with the Jane Austen’s family, Foundation Ambassadors and fellow book lovers who share your passion for meaningful reading and making a positive difference, including:

Past events include visits from authors such as international bestseller, Tracy Chevalier, Tessa Arlen, Zoe Wheddon, and so many other authors and Jane Austen enthusiasts!

We are the only community run by Jane Austen’s family where you can enjoy a rich program that will help you enjoy Jane Austen works and history. You will also discover other books that inspire, as well as have access to our book club, receive exclusive content, bookish extras, and more!

“This group and foundation that you have created is an answer to my prayers. I have enjoyed reading more in most recent years and being introduced to wonderful authors. The added benefit that you have a foundation that understands the need for literacy makes it even better. I can not imagine what it would be like to not be able to loose myself in a book if I could not read.”

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