Destiny Rice Ms. Daley English 4 February 12, 2015 J k. Rowling’s Influence on Culture J.k. Rowling, also known as Joanne Rowling is an imaginative and creative writer. (“J.k. Rowling.” Bio. N. Pag.). She created a series that started as a children’s book, but little did she know it would set a path to another world. A world that she built and brought it to life not only on paper but on the big screen as well. Cultures all around the world became drawn to her wizarding world that she created. She has soared over other authors in the world with her series. This grew from books, movies, clothing, toy lines, as well as other items. In a time span of 10 years More than four-hundred million copies of her books have been sold worldwide in …show more content…
(“J.K Rowling”. Bio. N. Pag.). Who wrote stories in her spare time in little café’s while looking after her daughter. (“J.K Rowling”. Bio. N. Pag.). A lot of her ideas have come from her roots, parts of her life she has incorporated into her books. Soon she finally sent out a few chapters to an agent in 1996 and soon received an offer for publication of her book Harry potter & the Philosopher’s Stone (Also known as Sorcerer’s Stone in September 1998). (“Meet Author J.K. Rowling”. N. Pag.). That summer the world was introduced to Harry Potter. (“Meet Author J.K. Rowling”. N. Pag.). Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets was published June 2 1999 a made No. in adult hardcover bestsellers lists. (“Meet Author J.K. Rowling”. N. Pag.). Soon Harry potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was published September 9, 1999 in which it received massive press attention. All three books held the top three spots on the bestseller’s lists. (“Meet Author J.K. Rowling”. N. Pag.). She became an international literary sensation in 1999, and soared in 200 when she released the fourth installment. (“J.K Rowling”. Bio. N. Pag.).Harry potter and the Goblet of Fire, ran a print of 3.8 million in the U.S alone. It also broke all three records for the greatest number of books sold in the first week. (“Meet Author J.K. Rowling”. N. …show more content…
As Joanne saw the sorrow it gave her readers she created a site called Pottermore. Their readers can read short stories from J.k. Rowling involving her wizarding world. As well as a interactive game that lead you through you own Harry Potter story featuring her characters. (“Pottermore”. N. Pag.). People from all around the world can interact in a wizarding community that Joanne has created for her readers. On the site J.K. Rowling release stories from the Harry Potter universe, even tells the stories behind her character. (“J.K Rowling to release new tale from Harry Potter Universe on Halloween”. N. Pag.). There is also a Theme park made after Harry Potter at universal in Orlando Florida. Fans can visit places from the books, like Diagon Alley, or Gringott’s, Hogsmeade, Fred and George’s joke shop and even Hogwarts. They also try many different foods that Hogwarts and wizards have eaten like, Chocolate Frogs, Pumpkin Juice, and Butter Beer. (Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal Orlando. N. Pag.) It features many rides also featuring Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Dragon Challenge, and Flight of the Hippogriff. You can also find items like wands that you can buy and even choose your own wand. (Wizarding world of Harry Potter. N. Pag.). Others have taken it upon their self’s to create sites to interact with others through sites. Many