Richelle let us know that the Ukrainian edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is out – check out the beautiful cover art.

The Chicago Sun-Times has an article on the composer, which mentions Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Williams then starts composing, working on a schedule he describes as “always too little time.” Before arriving in Chicago, Williams was in London catching an early glimpse of the third Harry Potter film, which he is scoring …read more!

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was named British Academy Children’s Film and Television Awards most popular film. Thanks to Marilyn and Ian for the link!

And the translations keep coming – Order of the Phoenix was just released in Greek. We also understand that the Dutch version – De Orde van de Feniks – has been released. Thanks to TLC readers Spyros and Nanja for the info!

Connecticut gym teacher Justin vanGelder has incorporated Quidditch into his elementary school’s phys ed program: VanGelder teaches a version of the game that can be played by earthbound mortals. “The kids don’t fly and we have control of the balls,” he said. VanGelder found the game on PECentral.org, a website that allows teachers to trade …read more!

The Scottish Arts Council is considering a plan to ask writers who become successful to pay back their grants. If backdated, J.K. Rowling could be asked to return the £8000 she received to help her write Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Fay Ripley will present the case for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire tonight at 7:30 on BBC2 for The Big Read. Thanks to Katie for the reminder.

The Iowa-City Press Citizen notes that while Harrius Potteret Philosophi Lapis may help students to become interested in Latin, and that stats show a couple of years of the language may boost SAT scores, there really isn’t a big demand for courses in their city.

At last night’s auction to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Scotland, two walk on parts in the film version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire were purchased for £10,000 and £9000. Other money raised included a life-size figure of Dobby for £3500, and a signed leather edition of Harry Potter and the Order Of The …read more!

Adriano Borges of the Harry Potter website Aurores.com tells us that Harry Potter e a Ordem da Fênix, which was translated by Liz Wyler, has been released. You can check out the book cover, which is the same artwork as the American version, here. Thanks for the info, Adriano!