A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice Awareness Tour in partnership with Jasmine A. Stirling
The Children’s Book Review
Join us on this virtual book tour for A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, words by debut author Jasmine A. Stirling and pictures by award-winning illustrator Vesper Stamper.
For fans of I Dissent and She Persisted—and Jane Austen fans of all ages—a picture book biography about the beloved and enduring writer and how she found her unique voice.
Follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway featured below the tour schedule. You’ll earn the chance to win a glorious Jane Austen-themed picnic basket, including a hardcover copy of A Most Clever Girl autographed by Jasmine A. Stirling!
A Friends & Family Offer
If you’ve already purchased a copy of A Motst Clever Girl or if you want to order a signed copy right now, head on over to Jasmine A. Stirling’s website to receive:
- A free downloadable Jane Austen 8×10 watercolor quote art print (Obstinate, Headstrong Girl!)
- A free downloadable Jane Austen Paper Doll Kit that includes 12 beautiful outfits.
A Most Clever Girl Tour Dates
| Tuesday, March 16, 2021 The Children’s Book Review A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
| Thursday, March 18, 2021 Library Lady’s Kid Lit A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice Article by Jasmine A. Stirling Five Things Jane Austen’s Life Teaches Kids About Creativity and Persistence |
| Friday, March 19, 2021 Austenprose A book preview of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice Article by Jasmine A. Stirling Five Facts About Jane Austen That Will Intrigue Your Kids |
| Saturday, March 20, 2021 A Dream Within a Dream A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Sunday, March 21, 2021 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Monday, March 22, 2021 Jane Austen’s World A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice Article by Jasmine A. Stirling Why Jane Austen Is an Awesome Role Model for Girls |
| Wednesday, March 24, 2021 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Thursday, March 25, 2021 Heart to Heart A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 Confessions of a Book Addict Article by Jasmine A. Stirling Why Jane Austen Is the Perfect Social Distancing Read (for You or Your Kids!) |
| Saturday, March 27, 2021 Eccentric Eclectic Woman A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Sunday, March 28, 2021 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Monday, March 29, 2021 My Jane Austen Book Club An interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Jane Austen in Vermont A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2021 The Children’s Book Review A Growing Readers Podcast episode with Jasmine A. Stirling |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Jane Austen in Vermont Article by Jasmine A. Stirling How Jane Austen Revolutionized the Way We View Women |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Some the Wiser A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Thursday, April 1, 2021 Austenesque Reviews A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Friday, April 2, 2021 Absolutely Austen A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Saturday, April 3, 2021 Faith, Science, Joy, and Jane Austen A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Sunday, April 4, 2021 The Fairview Review A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Monday, April 5, 2021 Comfy Chair Books A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Reading Is My SuperPower A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2020 Shooting Stars Mag A beyond the book activity for A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Thursday, April 8, 2020 Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice |
| Friday, April 9, 2020 Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb An interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
| Saturday, April 10, 2021 The Fictional Cafe A book review of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice An interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
| Monday, April 12, 2021 Jane Austen’s World An interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2021 The Children’s Book Review Article by Jasmine A. Stirling How to Talk About Writer’s Voice With Kids |
A Most Clever Girl Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a glorious Jane Austen-themed picnic basket, including a hardcover copy of A Most Clever Girl autographed by Jasmine A. Stirling!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A picnic basket filled with:
- A copy of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, signed by author Jasmine A. Stirling
- A vintage teacup
- 1 oz of tea From Adagio Teas
- Truffles from Moonstruck Chocolates
- Gardenia hand cream
- A set of Jane Austen playing cards
- A $15 gift certificate to Jasmine A. Stirling’s Austenite Etsy Shop, Box Hill Goods
Two (2) winners receive:
- A copy of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, signed by author Jasmine A. Stirling
How to Enter
- Fill out the required fields in the form below. It may take a moment to load.
- You can also gain daily bonus entries through the entry form.
- See below for complete giveaway rules.
The giveaway begins March 16, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends April 16, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout the Book
A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Found Her Voice
Written by Jasmine A. Stirling
Illustrated by Vesper Stamper
Ages 4-12 | 48 Pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books | ISBN-13: 978-1547601103
Publisher’s Synopsis: Witty and mischievous Jane Austen grew up in a house overflowing with words. As a young girl, she delighted in making her family laugh with tales that poked fun at the popular novels of her time, stories that featured fragile ladies and ridiculous plots. Before long, Jane was writing her own stories-uproariously funny ones, using all the details of her life in a country village as inspiration.
In times of joy, Jane’s words burst from her pen. But after facing sorrow and loss, she wondered if she’d ever write again. Jane realized her writing would not be truly her own until she found her unique voice. She didn’t know it then, but that voice would go on to capture readers’ hearts and minds for generations to come.
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About the Author
About the Author
Jasmine A. Stirling is the debut author of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, a picture book biography of Jane Austen about persistence and creative mastery. Jasmine lives on a cheerful street in San Francisco with her husband, two daughters, and their dog. From a young age, she loved to write poems and stories and worked her way through nearly every children’s book (and quite a few for grownups, too) in her local library. When she’s not writing, Jasmine can be found hiking in the fog, singing songs from old musicals, and fiddling with her camera.
Jasmine first fell in love with Jane Austen as a student at Oxford, where she read her favorite of Jane’s six masterful novels, Persuasion. A Most Clever Girl is her dream project, done with her dream team—award-winning illustrator Vesper Stamper and Bloomsbury Children’s Publishing. Jasmine also has a YA/New Adult history of the women’s suffrage movement out soon, titled We Demand An Equal Voice.
Visit www.jasmineastirling.com to get a free Jane Austen paper doll kit with the purchase of A Most Clever Girl. While you’re there, enter to win a Regency tea party gift basket!
Follow Jasmine on Instagram and Facebook @jasmine.a.stirling.author where she posts about kidlit and life with two young girls.
Giveaway Rules
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
- Complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions listed here.
- Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on March 16, 2021, and 11:59 PM on April 16, 2021.
- One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A picnic basket filled with:
- A copy of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, signed by author Jasmine A. Stirling
- A vintage teacup
- 1 oz of tea From Adagio Teas
- Truffles from Dan’s Chocolates
- Gardenia hand cream
- A set of Jane Austen playing cards
- A $15 gift certificate to Jasmine A. Stirling’s Austenite Etsy Shop, Box Hill Goods
- A picnic basket filled with:
- Two (2) winners receive:
- A copy of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, signed by author Jasmine A. Stirling
- Winners will be selected at random on or about March 19, 2021. The odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
- Open to legal residents of Canada and the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
- Important Notice: You may be charged for visiting the mobile website in accordance with the terms of your service agreement with your carrier.
- The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or exchangeable for any other prize. Participants must provide valid and accurate contact information. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, The Children’s Book Review reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner’s prize, in its sole discretion.
- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for undeliverable, lost, delayed, misdirected, or misaddressed email or any other issues regarding the electronic delivery of the contest form. This includes, but is not limited to, the speed at which your email service routes email through the internet. The sole determiner of eligibility for the final drawing will be the time the email or entry form is received at our offices.
- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prizes courtesy of the sponsor: Jasmine A. Stirling.
Thanks for following along with us on the A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice awareness tour, sponsored* by Jasmine A. Stirling.