Watch the Clara Johnson Award ceremony for Amy Mackin by clicking here. Amy Mackin's reported memoir, Henry's Classroom: A Special Education in American Motherhood, is as informationally illuminating as it is emotionally gripping. Her powerful story about her experience as a parental advocate for her son, Henry, in special education is more than just a … Continue reading 2026 CJA Co-Recipient Amy Mackin
2026 CJA Co-Recipient Tamara Dean
Watch the video of Clara Johnson Award ceremony for Tamara Dean by clicking here. Tamara Dean’s captivating collection of essays, Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless, introduces the reader to a wondrously rugged and gorgeous topological phenomenon in the northern Midwest. Geologists call this region the Driftless because the area was unaffected by glacial drift. … Continue reading 2026 CJA Co-Recipient Tamara Dean
2026 Clara Johnson Co-Recipients
The Clara Johnson Award Committee would like to share our unique and unprecedented decision in granting this year's award to two co-recipient women authors - Tamara Dean, Shelter and Storm, and Amy Mackin, Henry's Classroom. Both awarded authors' outstanding books explore issues which have seriously and significantly affected their own lives, are especially relevant, as well as … Continue reading 2026 Clara Johnson Co-Recipients
Open for Nominations: The 2026 Clara Johnson Award
Jane's Stories Press Foundation announces that nominations are open for the Ninth Annual Clara Johnson Award for Women’s Literature. This award shall be bestowed to a book published in 2025 and bears the attributes of the award’s namesake. Its winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize. The Ninth Annual Clara Johnson Award Virtual Ceremony will be held … Continue reading Open for Nominations: The 2026 Clara Johnson Award
Share the Love – Support Women Writers
“A word after a word after a word is power.” Margaret Atwood Show your love and support for emerging women writers by donating to JSPF this February — and your gift will be doubled! (The first $400 donated will be matched by some generous supporters). Funds will be used for the the Clara Johnson Award … Continue reading Share the Love – Support Women Writers
Support Women Writers
Please take a moment to support women writers this Giving Tuesday by donating to JSPF. Donations of $35 or more will be sent a book from past Clara Johnson Award submission. Click on the Donations tab to make your donation. Thank you.
Clara Johnson’s 100th Birthday
Please read this letter from our president Teri Lavelle.
2025 Clara Johnson Award Ceremony Video
The 2025 CJA Ceremony was held on September 29. Winner Ona's reading and discussion of her writing (and life!) was captivating.
Open for Nominations: The 2025 Clara Johnson Award
Jane's Stories Press Foundation (JSPF) announces that nominations are open for the 2025 Clara Johnson Award for Women’s Literature (CJA). This award will be bestowed to a book published in 2024 which bears the attributes of the award’s namesake, and its winner shall be awarded a $500 cash prize. The 2025 Clara Johnson Award Ceremony … Continue reading Open for Nominations: The 2025 Clara Johnson Award
2024 Clara Johnson Award Presentation
JSPF Vice President Teri Lavelle interviews author Tiffany Clarke Harrison, winner of the 2024 Clara Johnson Award.
