Child Magazine has a special feature out now about 20 innovators “in the fields of education, entertainment, medicine, and more who forever altered what it means to be young in America.” In a list which includes Walt Disney, Jonas Salk, Steve Jobs, The Beatles, and Dr. Seuss, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is ranked at …read more!

The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated for the 19th to wish Hermione Granger a Happy Birthday. Cheers Hermione! 🙂

Gather round gather round so you may hear the joyful news this day! Our editor Julie turns 50 years young today! Happy Birthday Julie! Cheers!

The Tonner Doll Company, makers of the Harry Potter collection of dolls, has announced they will include a new Draco Malfoy doll next year in conjunction with the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Playthings.com reports that: This fall and holiday season, the Harry Potter line will include new dolls and …read more!

PotterCast 56 is out, and you can listen to find out how to win cool prizes, and for in-depth discussion on Jo’s latest comments on the invisibility cloak! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -The PotterCast Blog Challenge: …read more!

A few weeks ago we told you that Gentle Giant, makers of Harry Potter themed statues and mini-busts, was believed to be working on a Voldemort mini-bust for the 2007 collection. That statue of Voldemort has now been officially announced on the Gentle Giant website. Also announced is the new Riddle Grave Statue, which seems …read more!

All Aboard! The Hogwarts Express is making a stop today at our Leaky Lounge. Yes, that’s right, not only is it back to school time, it’s time for our September forum event, happening today from 11am till 7pm (EST). The fabulous train is making a stop for Leaky’s own Witches and Wizards, and your ticket …read more!

Bonding over Books today announced Enlightening 2007 (“E7”), the first-ever Harry Potter Camp for Families, to be held on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus on July 12-15, 2007. This immersive, interactive fantasy event for families who love Harry Potter, will coincide with the release of the film Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. “E7 …read more!

There is a new article online tonight about the newest form of Potter Fan participation that is really crankin’ these days… Wizard Rock. This new feature details the rise of the wizarding- themed rock bands, who are all inspired by and play music related to the Harry Potter books. In this article, some of the …read more!

Following what we have told you previously about upcoming movie tie-in merchandise, Warner Brothers Consumer Products said again at they will be targeting products tied in with the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for an older market. KidScreen Magazine reports: “Character merchandise is moving outside of its traditional area of …read more!