Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
VerifiedAnswer: J.K. Rowling
Explanation:
J.K. Rowling is the brilliant author behind the magical world of Harry Potter. Her full name is Joanne Rowling, and she uses the pen name J.K. Rowling, where the 'K' stands for Kathleen, which is her grandmother's name. She added the 'K' because her publishers thought a book by a female author might not appeal to young boys, so she chose initials to make her gender less obvious.
Born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England, Rowling wrote seven main Harry Potter novels that follow the journey of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (known as "Sorcerer's Stone" in the United States), was published in 1997 and became an instant success worldwide.
What makes Rowling's story truly inspiring is that she wrote the first Harry Potter book while facing many personal challenges. She was a single mother living on welfare benefits when she began writing the series. The idea for Harry Potter came to her during a delayed train journey from Manchester to London in 1990, and she spent years developing the magical world in her mind.
The complete Harry Potter series includes seven books that were published between 1997 and 2007. These books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling book series in history. The success of her books led to a highly successful film series, theme parks, and a lasting cultural impact that continues today.
Beyond Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling has written other books including "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," companion books to the Harry Potter series, and the Cormoran Strike detective series under the pen name Robert Galbraith. She has also been involved in screenwriting, including the script for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," which expands the wizarding world she created.
