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J. K. Rowling Included Among Telegraph's 100 Most Powerful People in British Culture

Mon Apr 14 01:46:00 -0400 2008

The Telegraph has a new feature online this evening, listing the 100 Most Powerful People in British Culture. The paper selected this list of individuals based on their contribution and influence of the arts in Britain, noting this list ‘shows the depth of talent and level of commitment to the arts in this country and reflects its importance in our national life.’ Harry Potter author J. K. Ro...

J.K. Rowling Joins Children's Authors to Urge Intervention in Darfur

Sat Apr 12 01:07:00 -0400 2008

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, along with other leading children’s book authors including Judy Blume, R.L. Stine, Cornelia Funke and Louis Sachar, today published an open letter “demanding the world wake up to childhood under attack in Darfur.”

The letter comes on the eve of Global Day for Darfur, marking the fifth anniversary of the conflict, and is signed by 14 children’s authors from Nor

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"Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer Talks J. K. Rowling

Thu Apr 10 20:27:00 -0400 2008

In a new interview on MTV.com Stephenie Meyer, the author of the popular “Twilight” novels, discusses Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling along with the similarities she finds between the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” series. While Mrs. Meyer notes she has not yet had the opportunity to meet her fellow author, she does say she “would love to sit down and talk with her.” She continues, noting th

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Confirmed: Extract of Deathly Hallows, New Illustrations in Book for Prince Charles

Thu Apr 10 11:45:00 -0400 2008

Earlier we told you that author J.K. Rowling would contribute to a book to be published in honor of the 60th birthday of Prince Charles. Reps for JKR have now confirmed to TLC that there will indeed be an extract of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows contained in this new book, along with two new illustrations of the story from author and artist Quentin Blake. Along with the contribution fro...

JK Rowling Honored at British Book Awards

Wed Apr 09 21:29:00 -0400 2008

Previously we reported Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was to receive a special award at the British Book Awards. That ceremony took place tonight in London, England where Jo was presented with the Outstanding Achievement honor. You can see early photos of Jo at this event, here in our galleries. Bloomberg reports that JKR was given the award by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown who said “She has...

Amazon Contest: Win a Trip to London and Read "The Tales of Beedle the Bard"

Wed Apr 09 11:42:00 -0400 2008

Today, Amazon has announced a fantastic new contest that is sure to appeal to the serious Harry Potter fans. The online retailer has announced a new contest to win a trip for two to London, England for the weekend, where you will be able to read the special handwritten “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” by author J.K. Rowling. As readers will recall, the “Beedle the Bard” tales were mentioned Harr

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Accio 2008 to Auction Set of Signed Harry Potter Novels

Tue Apr 08 02:37:00 -0400 2008

Accio 2008, the Harry Potter fan conference taking place this summer in Oxford, England, announced they will be auctioning signed editions of the seven Harry Potter novels for the benefit of the National Literacy Trust. The complete set of seven adult edition Harry Potter novels have been signed and donated by their author, J. K. Rowling, for this event. The first six novels will be auctioned

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J.K. Rowling Trust Donates to Women's Refuge Center

Sat Apr 05 00:51:00 -0400 2008

A special trust set up by author J.K. Rowling has made a generous donation to a women’s aid center in Stirling, Scotland. ICPerthshire reports The Volant Trust “has awarded the charity £25,000 to help furnish its new local refuge, which is set to open shortly…The Volant Trust was set up by JK Rowling to support charitable causes and projects, nationally or community-based, at home or abroad, wh

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JKR: Snape and Dumbledore Two of the Most Important Characters in "Deathly Hallows"

Thu Apr 03 15:10:00 -0400 2008

Back in February, we told you Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was a guest at the James Joyce Awards in Dublin, Ireland. Thanks to La Gazetter du Sorcier there is a new report online containing a many of her remarks at this event. Answering a range of questions, Jo again says she intends to “write an Encyclopaedia which would hopefully incorporate a lot of back story I couldn’t… or flesh out b

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JK Rowling Contributes to Birthday Book for Prince Charles

Wed Apr 02 14:01:00 -0400 2008

The Times is reporting that J.K. Rowling has written a piece that will appear in a new book celebrating the 60th birthday of Prince Charles. In Hugo Rifkind’s column, he says the Harry Potter author has contributed writing that will appear “in The Birthday Book, to be published by The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts” for the Prince of Wales birthday in November. Authors Anthony Horo

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Harry Potter Book Series Wins at Kids' Choice Awards

Sun Mar 30 01:31:00 -0400 2008

Once again, the Harry Potter books are tops, as the book series by J.K. Rowling was named a winner at tonight’s Nick Kids’ Choice Awards. Congratulations!

J.K. Rowling Presents Literacy Awards to Prison Inmates

Fri Mar 28 12:27:00 -0400 2008

J.K. Rowling recently presented reading awards to inmates at a prison in Edinburgh, Scotland. ITN is reporting today that Jo presented these awards on behalf of the Shannon Trust charity, which according to their website is “devoted to the development of literacy in our prisons through peer to peer mentoring. The charity encourages and helps prisons to develop teams of inmates, who run daily

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CNN Features Harry Potter in Academia

Tue Mar 25 12:31:00 -0400 2008

While many readers and fans of the Harry Potter novels have long delved into the deeper meaning and context of the books in broader relation to other subjects, it would seem college universities here in the US are now following suit. CNN has a special feature article now online, highlighting the use of Harry Potter as curriculum at some of the universities in the States, including at Yale Divin

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"Order of the Phoenix" Film Nominated for 2008 Hugo Award

Tue Mar 25 04:01:00 -0400 2008

The Hugo Awards, which celebrate the best in the field of science fiction and fantasy work, have released their 2008 list of nominees which include a nomination for the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film. This awards ceremony, largely run and voted for by fans, has recognized the fifth Potter film in the category of “Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form,” naming its screenwriter

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JK Rowling Nominated for Children's Choice Book Award

Tue Mar 25 02:55:00 -0400 2008

Author J.K. Rowling has been nominated for an award given by the Children’s Book Council. The School Library Journal reports that Jo is nominated for her book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as a “2007 Author of the Year” along with Anthony Horowitz (Snakehead), Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan’s Curse), Jeff Kinney (Diary of Wimpy Kid), and Erin Hunter (Warriors,

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