“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 34: “Werewolves of Wizard London (and Other Animal Transformations)”
Episode 34 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” takes on werewolves and other magical transformations in “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts”.
Author: Laurie Beckoff
Holding On to “Harry Potter”: Modern Myth, Common Tongue
No matter how much we argue about “Harry Potter”, it’s a phenomenon that brings us closer together and keeps us coming back for more.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 33: “Revela Draconem: Draco Malfoy Revealed”
Episode 33 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” takes on the complicated bad boy that is Draco Malfoy. Does he deserve scorn, pity, or some of both?
Bargain Wands: Bad Economics or Ministry Subsidies?
Wizard rockers Harry and the Potters made a valid point about the relative cheapness of Ollivander’s wands. But could the Ministry of Magic make it possible for business to boom even when sales are low?
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 32: “Re-Enchanted: Medievalism, Children’s Literature, and Fantasy”
Episode 32 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” welcomes the holiday season with Dr. Maria Sachiko Cecire’s new book, “Re-Enchanted”, and her take on Christmas and medievalism in “Harry Potter” and children’s fantasy.
Review: “Battle of HOGWARTS™” Illuminated Sculpture from The Bradford Exchange
The Bradford Exchange has created a stunning “Battle of HOGWARTS™” Illuminated Sculpture!
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 31: “Books! And Cleverness! The Harry Potter Academic Conference at Chestnut Hill College”
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” attended Chestnut Hill College’s 8th annual Harry Potter Conference, where fandom and academia collide. We’re joined by organizers, presenters, and attendees to reflect on this year’s “Potter” scholarship.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 30: “Harry Potter Voices Across Borders”
How does “Harry Potter” help us develop empathy, find our voices, and be better teachers? M’Balia Thomas, Rafael Carneiro, and Amy Quirin discuss crossing borders in education on Episode 30 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling”.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 29: “Tolkien and Rowling (Part 2)”
Episode 29 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” continues the discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling, this time comparing the films and fans of Middle-earth and the Wizarding World.
