 The Greater Chicago Region chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America supports the teaching of Jane Austen's novels in the Chicago area schools. If you are a teacher or a school administrator who would like to apply for one of our education grants, please contact our Education Outreach Chair at jasnagcr@sbcglobal.net.
Our Outreach Grants have provided materials for school libraries and sent speakers to schools. We have supported programs that enhance the study of Jane Austen. Poster Contest To foster an appreciation of the works of Jane Austen, the Greater Chicago Region sponsored a poster contest for high school and college students. Winning posters will be announced at our annual Spring Gala, April 24, 2010. Our poster contest was open to all students at the high school and college levels who live in the Greater Chicago Region. Entrants did not have to be members of JASNA-GCR. Poster Contest Topic Celebrating the life of Jane Austen (1775-1817) or one of her novels Poster Contest Prizes: First prize: $300 Two runners up: $100 All three prizes include
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