Children and parents still love Harry and J.K. Rowling
The evidence is ever-growing that the Harry Potter series has become a steadfast classic among children’s literature, as most recently proven in this most recent survey.
Category: Book Series
Stephen Fry backs Mind charity event Happy Monday
Stephen Fry, the narrator of the British Harry Potter audio books, has pledged his backing to Happy Monday, a charity fundraising event that will raise mental health awareness. In order to take part, participants are invited to host their own bake-off or cook-off at home, school or anywhere really. To this extent Stephen has provided the charity with his own personal favorite recipe tp indulge us all. Check it out right here!
J.K. Rowling reveals Harry Potter’s original name was Harry Batt
Does Harry Batt and the Philosopher’s Stone have a nice ring to it? At J.K. Rowling’s recent talk at the Sheldonian Theatre at Oxford University she reportedly stated that instead of “Harry Potter,” her title character was initially named Harry Batt. She also discussed with themes were likely to be present in all her future works.
Six out of seven “Potter” books rank as favorites among UK children in new survey
In a new list compiled by online education company Renaissance Learning, six of the seven Harry Potter books ranked among the favorite books of UK children.
Bloomsbury UK reveals Jim Kay as new “Potter” illustrator
Bloomsbury Kids UK has revealed that Jim Kay will illustrate a new collection of the “Harry Potter” series. Bloomsbury tweeted the announcement this morning, together with an image of Kay’s Potter.
Mary GrandPre reminisces about illustrating “Potter” in new interview
In an interview promoting her most recent illustration project, Jennifer Dewing’s Goodnight Little Elizabeth, Mary GrandPre discusses her classic work illustrating the American editions of Harry Potter.
Even after six years, “Deathly Hallows” remains Amazon UK’s fastest selling product of all time!
In honor of their fifteenth anniversary, Amazon UK released a series of lists charting their best-selling products of the past decade and a half. Topping the list for fastest selling product of all time is none other than Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!
Annotated “Harry Potter” book returns to Bodleian Library Exhibition October 13-27
The exhibit is free to attend, and if you didn’t make it to Bodleian to see the annotated book the first time, now is your chance!
Voldemort named #5 greatest villain in literature; do you agree or disagree?
The Telegraph has published its list of the 50 greatest villains in literature, and Lord Voldemort was ranked #5!
