Joanne Rowling (/ ˈ r oʊ l ɪ ŋ / ⓘ ROH-ling; [1] born 31 July 1965), known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author and philanthropist. She is the author of Harry Potter, a seven-volume fantasy novel series published from 1997 to 2007.

Feb 1, 2025 · J.K. Rowling is a British author and the creator of the popular and critically acclaimed Harry Potter series, about a young sorcerer in training. The novels were adapted into a number of blockbuster films. Rowling’s other works include a mystery series featuring the detective Cormoran Strike.

J.K. Rowling is the author of the much-loved series of seven Harry Potter novels, originally published between 1997 and 2007. 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.

The Anne Rowling Clinic was founded by a donation from J.K. Rowling in 2010 in memory of her mother Anne, who died in 1990 from complications related to multiple sclerosis. The Clinic delivers clinical care and research to improve the lives of people with degenerative conditions affecting the brain, as well as hosting specialist NHS clinics for ...

Apr 3, 2014 · J.K. Rowling, is a British author and screenwriter best known for her seven-book Harry Potter children's book series. The series has sold more than 500 million...

16 hours ago · The Blair Partnership, the literary agency that has repped J.K. Rowling since it was first set up in 2011 by Neil Blair, has expanded with two key hires in two newly-created roles. Simon Johnson ...

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter™ The first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , was published in 1997 to immediate popular and critical acclaim. Six further best-selling books and eight blockbuster films followed.

Jan 31, 2019 · J. K. Rowling is the author of the hugely popular Harry Potter books. How did she come up with the complex story of the wizarding world?

Nov 19, 2023 · J.K. Rowling will be remembered for generations as the legendary creator of the Harry Potter universe. She inspired a lifelong love of reading and magic in millions of children worldwide. Even after two decades, the fandom remains strong due to the power of her imaginative writing.

Jump aboard the Hogwart Express to come on a fantastic adventure at the official JK Rowling Website. See what's on my desk. Read all about me, JK Rowling, and what inspired and still inspires the Harry Potter series.