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JK Rowling is an author famous for the kids-popular Harry Potter series. Rowling has inspired the minds of millions of people around the world, and has given rise to a whole new generation of young readers. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention; won multiple awards, sold more than 400 million copies and a string of films have been produced based on the series.
In April 09, US President Barak Obama said he is a big fan of Rowling and even told her the same. Two met at the end of the Downing Street G20 dinner that he had read all her books, and that he also read them to his daughters Sasha and Malia.
JK Rowling turns down chance to present award at Oscars
It has emerged that Harry Potter author JK Rowling turned down the chance to present an award at the Oscars. ANI
Boys read much as girls, but prefer less challenging books
A new study has found than boys read as much as girls, but prefer far less challenging books. ANI
JK Rowling slams plagiarism claims
JK Rowling has described the plagiarism charges against her as absurd. ANI
JK Rowling slams Harry Potter plagiarism charges
JK Rowling has described the plagiarism charges against her as absurd. ANI
Jacqueline Wilson named most popular library book author of noughties
Jacqueline Wilson has pipped JK Rowling and Dan Brown to be named the most popular library book author of the last decade. ANI
Rowling, Clijsters, Swedens Crown Princess turned into Barbie dolls
The worlds largest toy maker Mattel has turned its Barbie dolls into role models by making them in the image of British author JK Rowling, tennis champion Kim Clijsters and Swedens Crown Princess Victoria. ANI
Harry Potter theme park in Florida close to completion
The new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is close to completion.he 20-acre park, slated to open in early spring, is estimated to have cost upwards of 160 million pounds. ANI
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows to get 3-D treatment?
Warner Bros. is reportedly planning to give the last instalment of Harry Potter series a 3-D touch. ANI
JK Rowling, Philip Pullman threaten to boycott digital library Google Books
British authors including J K Rowling and Philip Pullman have threatened to boycott Googles new digital library over copyright issues. ANI
Harry Potter named Decades Greatest Entertainer
JK Rowlings Harry Potter has beaten every TV show, film and song as well as YouTube and Facebook to land the title of greatest entertainer of the decade. ANI
Enid Blyton joins JK Rowling, Dan Brown in Amazons best-selling authors list
Late British writer of childrens novels Enid Blyton has been included in Amazons list of best-selling authors along with JK Rowling, Terry Pratchett and Dan Brown. ANI
J.K Rowling saves herself £1m on new period house
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has bought a new period house, in the west side of Edinburgh, at a price far less than what the property was initially being offered for. ANI
Potter-like wiz Percy Jackson is a Greek demigod
A Hollywood version of Harry Potter has emerged in the form of a 12-year-old boy named Percy Jackson, a demigod who turns out to be the son of the Greek god Poseidon. ANI
JK Rowling becomes new face of Labours working class heroes
British author J. K. Rowling has become the new face of Labours working class heroes, in its bid to win back voters. ANI
Twilight vampires send Harry Potter to the grave Down Under!
The Twilight series, by American author Stephanie Meyer, are fast replacing Harry Potter in popularity among Aussie kids. ANI
Aussie mum hailed as new J.K. Rowling
A writer-mum has been hailed as the new J.K. Rowling after her second novel, which had been turned down by every literary agency in Australia, sparked a worldwide bidding war among publishers later. ANI
Harry Potter has cast a bad spell on me, says real-life Harry Potter
It has emerged that Brit author JK Rowlings wizard books has had a huge negative impact on the life of a young man who goes by the name of Harry Potter. ANI
Top Gear presenter Clarkson has best job in the world
One in three British people feels that Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has the best job in the world, according to a new poll. ANI
Bush advisers denied Rowling top US honour over witchcraft promotion!
Former US President George Bushs advisers believed that JK Rowlings books encouraged witchcraft and thus deprived the author from a top US honour, reveals a new book. ANI
Dumbledore Sir Michael Gambon hasnt read Harry Potter books!
Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon has admitted he hasnt read any of JK Rowlings hit novels about the young wizard. ANI
Doctor Who star Tennant beats Obama as pupils dream head teacher
Doctor Who actor David Tennant has piped US President Barack Obama after being voted childrens dream head teacher in a poll. ANI
JK Rowling to be immortalized into comic star
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling is set to be immortalized into a comic character.he British author life and career will be turned into the subject of a 23-page comic, titled Female Force, ANI
Director Gilliam relieved he was rejected by Harry Potter producers
Terry Gilliam is relieved that he failed to become the director of the first Harry Potter movie, for he would hate to work in a film factory. ANI
Dan Browns books Most Donated at Oxfam
Dan Brown, the author behind the controversial book The Da Vinci Code, has been revealed as the most donated author to Oxfams high street shops. ANI
1 in 20 Brit kids think Sir Bob Geldof discovered gravity!
A new shocking survey has revealed that one in twenty children in Britain believe that pop singer Sir Bob Geldof founded theory of gravity instead of Sir Isaac Newton. ANI
JK Rowlings chair fetches £20K on eBay
Harry Potter author JK Rowlings chair, sitting in which she wrote the first two books of the famous series, has been re-sold for a whopping 20,000 pounds. ANI
J.K. Rowling tells Danielle Radcliffe no more Harry Potter books
Danielle Radcliffe has revealed that J.K. Rowling told him that she wont be writing any more Harry Potter books. ANI
Pope gives all clear to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The latest in the wizard film franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, has been approved by the Vatican, which said that it was the best adaptation yet of JK Rowlings hit novels. ANI
Middle-aged Brit women like to read books about sex
Middle-aged women in Britain like to read books about sex, according to a new survey. ANI
New Harry Potter film is all about sex, drugs and rock n roll: Director
Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince director David Yates has revealed that the new film is all about sex, drugs and rock n roll. ANI
Harry Potter publisher blasts plagiarism claims over Goblet Of Fire
Publisher of the Harry Potter books has blasted claims that author JK Rowling copied another writer while inking the fourth instalment of the series. ANI
Rowlings mosaic made from 48,000 Lego bricks unveiled
Harry Potter author JK Rowlings mosaic has been constructed from 48,000 Lego bricks.The giant tribute was built after the novelist came top of a poll to find the ultimate hero of the last ten years. ANI
Classic kids books pip Harry Potter in Childrens Laureates favourites list
Classic childrens books have beaten modern titles including the Harry Potter series to be named the best childrens stories of all time. ANI
Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS role
Soon after JK Rowling gave up her role as a patron of Scotlands biggest MS (Multiple Sclerosis) charity, a feud has erupted between the British and Scottish chiefs of the organisation. ANI
Harry Potters Quidditch now part of Welsh school curriculum
Quidditch, the game that was a famous part of JK Rowlings Harry Potter stories, has now become a part of Welsh secondary school pupils curriculum, though it is played without brooms. ANI
Harry Potter fan Roo encourages kids to read series
England and Manchester United football star Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is a huge fan of Harry Potter and is more than willing to back a campaign to get children to read the series. ANI
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