This series of fantasy books has been widely read by much of the world and has a huge fan base, especially among kids. K rowling, best known for penning the beloved harry potter book series, announced in a statement on her website that she s about to begin work writing another kid s book that s unrelated to the harry potterwizarding world. Rowling launches new harry potter at home online platform for children and families. Like any author of a bestselling children s book series, j. Rowling revealed to a crowd at the cheltenham literature festival that her next book will likely mark her return to childrens literature, though the book will be geared toward a younger. Her books and popularity, however, are not limited to the harry potter series. Rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books online. The last book of the series harry potter and the deathly hallows was released on 21 july 2007. Rowling, and extensive commentary by albus dumbledore. Rowling, in collaboration with bloomsbury and the british library, will be releasing two new harry potter books. Jun 04, 2018 like any author of a bestselling children s book series, j.
Jk rowling launches harry potter at home to entertain kids. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone was a global bestseller in 1997, and rowling went on to add six more books to the series one for each year of. I may have heard of the casual vacancy but i had no idea what it was about. Jk rowling turned down by 12 publishers before finding. Jk rowling has finished writing her highlyanticipated book from her popular crime series cormoran strike. Rowling, harry potter and the sorcerer s stone by j. Now, thanks to hermione grangers new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by j. Rowling, is a british novelist, best known as the author of the harry potter fantasy series. Rowling will always be best known for her stories about a boy wizard and the world he inhabits, but she has written several works outside of the harry potter universe.
Dec 22, 2016 jk rowling has delivered an early christmas present to fans, announcing on social media that she is at work on two novels. The story begins 19 years after the events of harry potter and the deathly hallows featuring harry potter, now a ministry of magic. May 31, 2019 harry potter s jk rowling has announced four new books, which will transport fans into their very own hogwarts class if youve ever wanted to be a pro at the dark arts, potions, magical. Sep 26, 2012 jk rowlings next book very likely to be a childrens book this article is more than 7 years old jk rowling has held out hope for harry potter fans on the eve of publication of her adult novel. And what a marvelous gift idea for the potterhead who has everything. Popular jk rowling books meet your next favorite book. Jk rowlings next book very likely to be a childrens. The author was interviewed by simon mayo for the radio two book club yesterday evening 2nd november and. Rowling has recently been focusing on novels for grownups, but she said she s got something coming for her younger fans. The author, best known for penning the beloved tales of the boy who lived, released a statement on her website that announced her intentions. Jk rowling has confirmed that her next book will be written for children.
Rowling s next big reveal was one we hadnt seen coming. The truth is that i found success by stumbling off alone in a direction most people thought was a dead end, breaking all the 1990s shibboleths about children s books in the process. According to the site, the hub will feature contributions from bloomsbury and. Rowling was born joanne rowling in yate, england on july 31, 1965. The book was first published by bloomsbury childrens books in june 1997. Nov 03, 2015 j k rowling has revealed she is writing another children s book which she really loves. Apparently its been in the works, at least in her head, for six years. Jk rowling wrote one of the most iconic book series in the world. While intended for a 2017 release, rowling tweeted the book was taking longer than expected and would be the longest book in the series thus far. Jk rowling launches harry potter at home to entertain kids during lockdown during the strange times we now find ourselves in, we want to.
Ive just finished the fourth galbraith novel, lethal white, and im now writing the screenplay for fantastic beasts 3. As the harry potter books arent really my thing, i hadnt taken much notice of j k rowling s books. Magical mom rowling has said that as a kid she would read absolutely anything. More than 20 harry potter fan sites have come together under spread the light to raise funds for the anne rowling clinic, set up in memory of jk rowling s mother. Rowling is penning a new postpotter childrens novel, but shes. K rowling acknowledged that shes about to start writing a nonharry potter children s book. The independent kicks off search for the next jk rowling with. Apr 09, 2019 it is an allnew story set in the wizarding world released almost after a decade of the last book written by jk rowling. For the next eight weeks, you can find her in her jammies, reading childrens books on facebook at 7 p.
She also writes novels for adults, including crime novels under the pen name robert galbraith. Probably the most famous author in the world, rowling was the first author to become a billionaire. This changed when i watched the first episode of a recent tv adaptation, it seemed as though the casual vacancy might be right up my street and indeed it was. She is the creator of one of the worlds largest selling series, harry potter. K rowlings character won the hearts of readers throughout the seven book instalments. Her progenitors are peter james rowling and anne rowling.
Rowling is planning to write another book for kids. The fifth book, troubled blood, will be published in 2020. The news is coming straight from rowling s website where she posted an update to the answers section on wednesday of last week. The harry potter author, who released her first adult novel the casual vacancy last month, said she has nearly completed. Jun 26, 20 bestsellers have been a part of the book business for decades, increasing in their importance since j. Joanne jo rowling born 31 july 1965, best known by her pen name j. Rowling is best known as the british author of the harry potter series, the bestselling book series in history with more than 400 million copies sold and one of the most popular movie series of all time. For many children, that book has been harry potter. Jk rowling s next book very likely to be a children s book this article is more than 7 years old jk rowling has held out hope for harry potter fans on the eve of publication of her adult novel. The harry potter author, who released her first adult novel the casual vacancy last. Together, they have two children, mackenzie and david. Jk rowling announces shes writing another nonharry potter kids. May 29, 2019 harry potter has been named the most inspirational childrens book character.
Just before she turned 2 years old, her sister dianne was born. Rowling just announced that she is writing a brand new childrens book, and it has nothing to do with harry potter. Rowling lives in edinburgh with her husband and three children. Ive just finished the fourth galbraith novel, lethal white, and im now writing the screenplay for. Rowling has recently been focusing on novels for grownups, but she said shes got something coming for her younger fans. The harry potter author shared the finished draft to.
The first harry potter book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was. Along with the three companion books written for charity, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Rowling, including harry potter and the philosophers. She is best known for writing the harry potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the bestselling book. Rowling s harry potter series went on to sell more than 450 million copies worldwide. Rowling made her harry potter series more accessible to help students and teachers get through the pandemic on her website, the author and her literary agent, the blair partnership, shared why they felt the need to make the books available for free during this challenging time. The new additions are a part of the british library s oct. She has written three companion volumes to the series in aid of charity. Harry potter named most inspirational childrens book character. Rowling and important values like imagination, always being yourself, and being a good friend with this board book series.
The 26 best harry potter quotes from jk rowlings books. Her website and epublisher pottermore is the digital hub of the wizarding world. Due to the popularity of the books, rowling has become very rich. The fringe benefits of failure and the importance of imagination sphere, and sold in aid of lumos and universitywide financial aid at harvard. She met a portuguese journalist jorge arantes and tied the knot. Rowling launches harry potter online hub for kids in. Rowling was born on july 31 of 1965 in yate, gloucestershire, england. The 26 best harry potter quotes from jk rowling s books previous slide next slide 1 of 27 view all skip ad harry potter and the cursed child wont be opening for a while. Rowling is offering free audiobooks and ebooks to the first novel, harry potter and the philosophers stone, throughout april. On july 21, 2007, rowling appeared on stage at the natural history museum in london for an all night book reading for the release of harry potter and the deathly hallows, the final installment of. On top of the harry potter series, jk rowling has written a few supplemental books that tie in to the harry potter. Rowling assured her fans not only is it not a prequel a refrain weve heard from the author before but that it will simply be a book version of her upcoming london plays script and. Set 19 years after the events of harry potter and the deathly hallows, the play. Jun 04, 2018 rowling just announced that she is writing a brand new childrens book, and it has nothing to do with harry potter.
The woman who gave the world harry potter is about to give us another gift. Rowling is of course the infamous english author, who wrote the harry potter series of books i still prefer enid blyton. Aug 01, 2016 harry potter and the cursed childs script book was released yesterday to mark the author and harrys birthday. Children who are selfisolating at home can now access harry potter at home, an online hub that includes free access to audiobook versions. Additionally, rowling has partnered with the overdrive online library system, allowing members complimentary access to an e book version of harry potter and the sorcerers stone in more. From children to youngsters and to the elders, jk rowling books are so popular that everyone has enjoyed reading them. Quidditch through the ages and fantastic beasts and where to find them in aid of comic relief. In a national survey conducted in 2008, three out of four kids said that reading a harry potter book has made them interested in reading other books, too. Rowling, is a british author and screenwriter best known for her seven book harry potter children s book series. J k rowling is writing a new childrens book the bookseller.
Its been a few weeks since her novel children of blood and bone debuted at no. After discovering his magical powers at the age of 11, potter went on to fend off dementors, trolls and giant spiders alongside pals hermione granger and ron weasley. Under the pseudonym robert galbraith, rowling published the cuckoos calling in april 20. Jk rowlings new kids book has nothing to do with harry potter. Rowling confirmed that the next novel s title is lethal white. Jk rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books next month.
Rowling, is a british author, film producer, television producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. Asked on twitter if there would be a new novel soon, the harry potter. I will return to writing children s books jk rowling will return to writing children s books following the publication of the casual vacancy, her first novel for adults. Harry potter and the cursed child is officially the eighth novel on the jk rowling book list. Rowlings 2008 harvard commencement speech was published in 2015 as an illustrated book, very good lives. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books j. The tales of beedle the bard, a wizarding classic, first came to muggle readers attention in the book known as harry potter and the deathly hallows. Jk rowlings next book very likely to be a childrens book. There is also a timeline of rowlings life, a timeline of the world and sources the authors quoted in the book. Over the next five years, she began to map out all seven books of the series. Rowling is the author of the muchloved series of seven harry potter novels, originally published between 1997 and 2007.
From the philosophers stone to the deathly hallows, her work captivated children. Rowling will write another childrens book her first since the harry potter series beginning no later than 2019. Rowling is planning to write another book for kids and it. The books have gained worldwide attention and have sold more than 400 million copies, becoming the international best seller.
Jk rowling reveals shes working on two new novels books. Tomi adeyemi is in yet another airport, headed to houston for the next stop on her book tour. After many failed attempts, followers finally guessed correctly. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books. A nationwide search has begun to discover a brilliant new childrens author, who will secure a publishing deal with the company behind the hunger games as. Jul 25, 2017 combine this book with a reading from your favorite harry potter book, and youve got a magical time ahead of you. Rowling announces her next book will be for children. The news is coming straight from rowlings website where she posted an update to the answers section on wednesday of last week. Rowling s crime mystery series about london detective cormoran strike and his assistant robin. Like any author of a bestselling childrens book series, j. Jk rowling announces shes writing another kids book. Jk rowling launches new harry potter website to help.
While rowling wont be giving readers a ninth harry potter book or more cursed child plays or movies, fans still have plenty of fantastic beasts content to look forward to. Oct 03, 2015 still, no one was more surprised than kay when jk rowlings publishers asked him to illustrate not one but all seven of the harry potter books, for glorious new largescale editions, over the. Rowling wants to make it a little easier for kids, parents and teachers stuck at home due to covid19 to enjoy harry potter, with the author on wednesday launching a. The book contains some brief sidenotes about places and people who influenced or played an important role in rowlings growth as a writer, as well as other facts readers may like to know. Rowling is planning to write another book for kids and. Rowling has a lot on her plate, collaborating with other writers to pen scripts for harry potter and the cursed child and the. The series has sold more than 500 million copies and was adapted into a. Rowling teases a new book sequel video april 10, 2015 8. May 31, 2019 harry potters jk rowling has announced four new books, which. Jk rowling created the beloved character of harry potter and have written 8 books in the harry potter series with several supplementary stories to the world of fantasy and magic. Jk rowling s next book very likely to be a children s book this article is more than 7 years old jk rowling has held out hope for harry. There has also been a very successful harry potter movie series based on the books. Rowling will write another children s book her first since the harry potter series beginning no later than 2019.