J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

J.K. Rowling is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series

Listen to J.K. Rowling as she reads Harry Potter

About The Author*J.K. Rowling's real name is Joanna "Jo" Rowling. She made J.K. Rowling her pen name because she thought boys would not read her books because they are written by a woman.*J.K. Rowling was born in July of 1965 at Yate General Hospital in England and grew up in Chepstow, Gwent where she went to Wyedean Comprehensive.*J.K. Rowling went to Exeter University where she earned a French and Classics degree.*She started writing the Harry Potter series during a delayed Manchester to London King’s Cross train journey, and during the next five years, outlined the plots for each book and began writing the first novel.*She married in October 1992 and gave birth to a daughter in 1993.*All of the Harry Potter books broke record sales *J.K. Rowling's book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is the fastest selling book in history.*J.K. Rowling has also written two small volumes, which appear as the titles of Harry’s school books within the novels. 'Fantastic Beasts' and 'Where to Find Them' and 'Quidditch Through The Ages' were published in March 2001 in aid of Comic Relief.*J.K. Rowling lives in Edinburgh with her husband and three children.*The Harry Potter series has been turned into movies, websites, and even amusement parks.*She is one of the most celebrated and successful authors of all time, and her books have sold over 400 million copies.Fun Facts*She said she would be in the Gryffindor House because she values courage above anything.*J.K. Rowling's favorite books as a child are 'I Capture the Castle' by Dodie Smith, and 'The Little White Horse' by Elizabeth Goudgeurite.*She has ALWAYS wanted to be a writer ever since she was a child.*J.K. Rowling wrote her first story at the age of six it was about a rabbit who gets the measles.*All of the Harry Potter books have been translated into 65 languages. *After J.K. Rowling was finished writing the Harry Potter series, she said that she will continue to write, but she is unsure if she will publish anything else.

Book ListHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireHarry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixHarry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHarry Potter and the Deathly HallowsThe Casual VacancyThe Cuckoo's Calling

Websites*J.K. Rowling's Official Website*Enter into the world of Pottermore that J.K. Rowling has created*Buy Harry Potter's WandTeacher Resources*Scholastic*National Education Association

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