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Photos of JKR from Open Book Tour in New York City Now Online

J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Edward
October 19, 2007, 06:07 PM

Moments ago author J. K. Rowling wrapped up the first of two reading and book signings scheduled to take place today as part of her Open Book Tour at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The first photos for which are now online via Getty Images.

UPDATE: A few more photos have surfaced online from WENN. You can view these photos of an ecstatic Jo, as well as equally ecstatic students at the book signing, right here.

Many fans waited in the rain of a gloomy morning to get a glimpse of the Harry Potter author, one of them, longtime TLC Reader Chaya Coppersmith, related to Leaky her experience of the event. Describing it as “extremely well run” she along with her group were among the last to have their books signed by Jo and have the opportunity to share a quick moment with the author as she signed. She recounted her observations noting Jo being exceptionally gracious and taking time to make eye contact with each student as well as shake their hand during the signing. Jo again read from the third chapter of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and took questions from the crowd of lucky students from New York City.

We expect further details of this event soon and will update you continually with further information.

If you were one of the lucky people able to attend the event, please do send in your experiences to us at staff@the-leaky-cauldron.org.

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6 Comments

joycemorrison

these booksignings with Jo always seems like they’re loads of fun! i’m happy for all those who met her and had a wonderful time. =)

Posted by joycemorrison on October 19, 2007, 06:49 PM report to moderator
Someone

So did Chaya Coppersmith win a ticket to the reading or did she wait outside and get to meet jo? If it’s the latter then I want to drive up to NYC now for the later reading… lol

Posted by Someone on October 19, 2007, 07:17 PM report to moderator
Becca

Teehee I love how she gets to sit on a throne for the readings… and so she should XD

And aww that first picture is beautiful ♥ [would be even more so without the huge watermark]

Posted by Becca on October 19, 2007, 07:20 PM report to moderator
ScottMan

That hairstyle looks GREAT on Jo. She ought to keep it like that in my opinion.

Posted by ScottMan on October 20, 2007, 09:59 PM report to moderator
Chaya

Yay, thanks edward for posting my comments =)

Posted by Chaya on October 22, 2007, 02:58 AM report to moderator
SUPPORT_DUMBLEDORE!!

WoW! She looks just as I remember her that WONDERFUL, Wonderful night! :)

Posted by SUPPORT_DUMBLEDORE!! on October 23, 2007, 10:08 PM report to moderator
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