Thanks to reader Caitlin for sending us this: 9:00 PM Friday, 20 Dateline NBC 60 min. “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is interviewed by Katie Couric. (VCR Plus+ 98846)

Just a PSA thanks to a reader and confirmation from the store’s manager – The Waterstone’s bookshop in Camden High Street, London NW1 has decided not to open at midnight on 20/21 June after all. The staff felt that it would not be safe for children to be there then with so many bars and …read more!

8 yr old Scholastic Contest Winner Daniel Boyce was profiled for his winning essay in this Ventura County Star article.

The San Diego Union-Tribune also has an article about the tight security on the Book V release.

With only 9 days left we have 2, 284 people signed up in 389 cities worldwide for our MeetUp at 6pm on Friday, June 20th however only 152 of those cities have the 5 people necessary to hold the MeetUp so sign-up if you haven’t already. If you ARE signed up for it, take pictures. …read more!

The Sun has picked a small selection of fan art from the hundreds of entries sent in while waiting for the release of Book V.

The Australian bookseller Angus & Robertson has listed all the events going on at their various stores down under including a benefit for Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice: The Magical Castle Breakfast (A benefit for Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice) $45.00 per package Food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Live entertainment, face painting and games …read more!

The winners are in and 10 lucky teens will be travelling to England to hear J.K. Rowling live at the Royal Albert Hall. David Dawson, 14, St. Petersburg, Fla. – To acquire the power of mending a broken heart due to his mother’s passing. Daniel Boyce, 8, Camarillo, Calif. – To cure autism, which his …read more!

We received an email from Jim Dale detailing what he will be doing for the launch of Book V: Friday, 6/20 – Reading Excerpts from Book V at the Toys R Us in New York’s Times Square. Saturday, 6/21 – A reading at Barnes & Noble New York. Sunday, 6/22 – Readings at Borders White …read more!

Scholastic has “corrected” the Salt Lake City Library in their incorrect assumption that an early reading of the book was acceptable. I have heard of other early readings scheduled in Arizona and other locations – if you hear anything let us know or send them the article. No reason one group should spoil it for …read more!