Scholastic Winner Louisa George was also briefly profiled by her local TV station, KIDK.

We’ve just received word that the non-downloadable clip will be restored to AOL, and is allowed to stay on Amazon (where it is on their main page). Some technical problems have been worked out, apparently. Listen at your own risk. Transcripts are still not allowed.

We have taken down the entire post that deals with the sneak peek as to erase the comments, which also infringed on JKR’s property. If you read the snippet, DO NOT post bits of it in our comments section – not only will it be deleted, your IP will be banned without warning. We apologize …read more!

Thanks to reader Caitlin for sending us this: 9:00 PM Friday, 20 Dateline NBC 60 min. “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is interviewed by Katie Couric. (VCR Plus+ 98846)

Just a PSA thanks to a reader and confirmation from the store’s manager – The Waterstone’s bookshop in Camden High Street, London NW1 has decided not to open at midnight on 20/21 June after all. The staff felt that it would not be safe for children to be there then with so many bars and …read more!

8 yr old Scholastic Contest Winner Daniel Boyce was profiled for his winning essay in this Ventura County Star article.

The San Diego Union-Tribune also has an article about the tight security on the Book V release.

With only 9 days left we have 2, 284 people signed up in 389 cities worldwide for our MeetUp at 6pm on Friday, June 20th however only 152 of those cities have the 5 people necessary to hold the MeetUp so sign-up if you haven’t already. If you ARE signed up for it, take pictures. …read more!

The Sun has picked a small selection of fan art from the hundreds of entries sent in while waiting for the release of Book V.

The Australian bookseller Angus & Robertson has listed all the events going on at their various stores down under including a benefit for Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice: The Magical Castle Breakfast (A benefit for Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice) $45.00 per package Food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Live entertainment, face painting and games …read more!