The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation North American Friends supports and promotes the work of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.
Join the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation Community today!
Maybe you already love to read and want to share in the joy of being part of a community of readers that want to make a positive difference. Or perhaps you struggle to find time and inspiration in a busy life to read as regularly as you’d like. Our Community activities are designed to help everyone read more and connect with Jane Austen’s family, Foundation Ambassadors and fellow book lovers who share your passion for meaningful reading.
If you are eager to share in the pure joy of reading, get ready for our exciting monthly reading challenges, cozy up with your own book at our regular Time To Read sessions, get access to our exclusive private Facebook group, and enjoy a range of events and activities where every page you turn helps support Jane Austen Literacy Foundation programs and activities.
CONNECTING THROUGH LITERACY
The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation connects a world-wide community of people who believe in the power of literacy and want to help those who need it.
Launched in 2014, the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation is a registered charity with a mission to promote literacy worldwide. The Foundation works to increase reading and writing among individuals of all ages and origins, and to support literacy programs in developing and at-risk communities around the world.
Jane’s legacy continues through the work of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation. We engage myriad readers and writers globally in Foundation literacy activities and events and support literacy programs in Asia, Africa, the US, UK and Australia, giving thousands of children the chance to better connect with the world around them.
Jane Austen has brought joy, companionship and inspiration to millions around the world and I invite you to join me in honouring Jane’s legacy through the work of the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LITERACY
Help us today to improve literacy rates
The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation Bookplate Shop
Bookplates are a traditional way to indicate ownership of physical books and were commonly used in Jane Austen's time. Bookplates can play an important role in teaching our children the value of books and stimulate conversation about which are your favourite books and why. You can also enjoy the sheer pleasure of marking one of your favourite books with a beautifully designed bookplate, personalized with your name in Jane Austen’s handwriting.
Choose from our Collection and enter the name you would like on the bookplate - they make a great gift! Your bookplates will be emailed to you within a few days, ready to print, cut and paste into your favourite book.
Click here to visit the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation’s Bookplate Shop
JANE, LIBRARIES AND LITERACY
Literacy resources and mentors and as important for literacy today as they were for Jane Austen over two hundred years ago.
LITERACY MATTERS
Being able to read and write is a necessity
Education is the key to self improvement and unlocking one's potential. Literacy is the gateway to pride and possibilities.
EDUCATION
Literacy increases empathy, imagination and creativity. It is an essential skill for those who want to understand, enjoy and influence the world around them.
EMPOWERMENT
ENJOYMENT
The simple pleasure of reading a book is universal. "I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading" - Jane Austen.