J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for her wildly popular Harry Potter series of fantasy novels. Born in 1965 in Yate, England, Rowling grew up in the nearby town of Tutshill. She attended Exeter University, where she studied French and Classics, and later worked as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty International.
In the early 1990 s, Rowling moved to Portugal to teach English as a foreign language. It was there that she began writing the first Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which was published in 1997. The book was an instant success, and was followed by six sequels, concluding with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 2007.
The Harry Potter series has been translated into over 80 languages and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling book series of all time. The books have been adapted into a highly successful film franchise, with eight films released between 2001 and 2011.
In addition to the Harry Potter series, Rowling has written several other books, including "The Casual Vacancy," a novel for adults, and "The Cuckoo's Calling," a crime novel written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has also written screenplays for the Harry Potter films and is the co-founder of the production company, Potter more.
Rowling has received numerous awards and honors for her writing, including the Order of the British Empire, which she was awarded in 2001. She has also been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Despite her incredible success, Rowling has faced her share of challenges and controversies. In 2013, she faced criticism for comments she made about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and in 2015, she faced backlash for comments she made about transgender individuals. However, Rowling has remained a beloved figure in the literary world and continues to be a major force in children's literature.
In the early 1990 s, Rowling moved to Portugal to teach English as a foreign language. It was there that she began writing the first Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which was published in 1997. The book was an instant success, and was followed by six sequels, concluding with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 2007.
The Harry Potter series has been translated into over 80 languages and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling book series of all time. The books have been adapted into a highly successful film franchise, with eight films released between 2001 and 2011.
In addition to the Harry Potter series, Rowling has written several other books, including "The Casual Vacancy," a novel for adults, and "The Cuckoo's Calling," a crime novel written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has also written screenplays for the Harry Potter films and is the co-founder of the production company, Potter more.
Rowling has received numerous awards and honors for her writing, including the Order of the British Empire, which she was awarded in 2001. She has also been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Despite her incredible success, Rowling has faced her share of challenges and controversies. In 2013, she faced criticism for comments she made about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and in 2015, she faced backlash for comments she made about transgender individuals. However, Rowling has remained a beloved figure in the literary world and continues to be a major force in children's literature.
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