For those disappointed that they will not be seeing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on her Open Book Tour next month, fear not! Fans now have another chance to see our favorite author as there is news today that Jo will be appearing in Toronto, Canada on October 23.
The Globe and Mail reports that a new contest is being launched TODAY via Canadian Harry Potter publisher website Raincoast. The paper states that Jo will be appearing “at the Wintergarden Theatre in downtown Toronto. It’s an all-ages event hosted by Toronto’s International Festival of Authors and Rowling’s Canadian publisher, Vancouver-based Raincoast Books. Ms. Rowling will read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, entertain questions from fans and autograph complimentary copies of “Deathly Hallows.” This venue has 950 seats, and pairs of tickets will be made awarded each day to fans on-line. They’re asked to go to www.raincoast.com/harrypotter/ where an entry form and rules are posted. From these submissions, 10 pairs of tickets will be chosen at random daily.”
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UPDATE: Raincoast let us know they have now updated their blog with more on this event, including this following quote:
“J.K. Rowling has always given priority to her fans”, said Allan MacDougall, CEO of Raincoast Books, “and we and the IFOA have tried to plan an event that reflects her values. The Winter Garden event will be intimate, interactive and something that her Canadian fans will never forget. We are thrilled to have her in Canada again.”
Well, I’ve entered for today and so has my husband (really for me, he’d like to see Jo but mostly wants to see me that happy :). I just wanted to post because there is another way to get tickets: you can apply through the Ontario Library Association. Note that this method is mainly aimed at younger readers and the adults accompanying them (young being between the ages of 9 and 15). More details here:
I should also note that the OLA draw seems to be aimed at institutions – schools and libraries. So, if you happen to be a teacher, administrator or librarian/library tech, this is the draw for you! :)
I got so excited when I saw this and was just about to enter but you have to be a resident of Canada. That stinks. lol I thought I would have another chance to possibly meet her.
oh, thank you purlgurl, I was about to enter through that link, than realised, that you do need to be an institution, too bad! But I’ve entered my son and myself on the Raincoast website! Good luck to all of us.
Guys, come one, in the States you had more chances to win something, you did have your chance at Midnight reading, and reading in NY, they have selected as far as I remember just one lucky winner for the Moolight reading from the whole Canada, and look how many lucky fans can go and see her in NY.
SSSSSSQQQQQUUUUUEEEEEE…I just entered OH MY GOSHpraying Please pick my name…please pick my name….can’t afford to buy tickets, but can’t afford to loose this chance praying
I had to share this- I am going to the New York reading!!! Scholastic called yesterday- I could hardly believe it! I came here to see if anyone else had gotten a call!
OMG…just dropped in to catch up on the news and download the latest potterwatch..ooops pottercast…and OMG…I am in Ridgeway (90k to Toronto, 10 to Buffalo) I am sooooooooooooooo hoping to be able to get in…the Wintergarden theatre is so intimate…PLEEEESE!!!!!! pick me & my son…
thanks to purlgurl, I just applied on behalf of the school too, will let you know if it works out, will post everyday between now and then to try…, I have three under age 12, all would argue to go! JK in CA, how cool is that??? Welcome home to your long lost relatives, JK!
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Well, I’ve entered for today and so has my husband (really for me, he’d like to see Jo but mostly wants to see me that happy :). I just wanted to post because there is another way to get tickets: you can apply through the Ontario Library Association. Note that this method is mainly aimed at younger readers and the adults accompanying them (young being between the ages of 9 and 15). More details here:
http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=1572
Good luck to my fellow Canadians!