British writer, Joanne Rowling was, born on July 31, 1965, in Gloucestershire, England. Her father, Peter James Rowling, was an aircraft engineer, and her mother, Anne Rowling, was a science technician in the Chemistry department at Wyedean Comprehensive, where Joanne herself went to school ("J.K. Rowling"). She is the elder sister of Dianne, who was born only two years after Joanne. Joanne Rowling is also known as J.K. Rowling. She adopted her pen name, J.K, combining her grandmother’s name, Kathleen, for the final initial, foreseeing that young boys, the intended audience, might not want to read a book written by a woman ("J.K. Rowling"). Rowling attended the University of Exter where she obtained her BA in French and Classics. Once Rowling …show more content…
Rowling married Dr. Niel Michael Murry, on December of 2001, at home in Scotland. Shortly after, she gave birth to their son David and daughter Mackenzie ("J.K. Rowling"). Rowling has received honorary awards from different Universities, she is a devoted philanthropist and has contributed much of her time as well as wealth to charities she supports. Rowling will continue writing but does not plan to write any more books in the Harry Potter series but the possibility is not completely ruled out. She has mentioned writing an encyclopedia of Harry's world and the royalties from this volume will be donated to …show more content…
One of the most interesting things about Rowling’s work is the quantity of enthusiasm they have created. In general, her books are enjoyed by many children as well as adults and are preferred by both sexes. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” is the first novel in the Harry Potter series written by Rowling that made her successful. According to many professional’s the Harry Potter series encouraged many kids to read.
Harry Potter is more than just a book, it has become an idol, in present pop culture. This collection has grown into the largest children’s publishing and marketing spectacle of modern times. We come across Harry Potter in all types of places such as the book store, the software dealer, the library, the card shop, and local schools (Heilman). Although the narrative story, images, and lessons of the books are infiltrating the lives and inspiration of readers, many literary critics find the series rather unimpressive