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 later added the middle initial "K" (for Kathleen, her grandmother's name) when her publisher suggested using initials to appeal to both male and female readers.
Born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England, Rowling created one of the most beloved book series in literary history. The Harry Potter series consists of seven main books, starting with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (published as "Sorcerer's Stone" in the United States) in 1997 and concluding with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 2007.
The idea for Harry Potter came to Rowling during a delayed train journey from Manchester to London in 1990. She spent the next several years developing the story and characters, often writing in cafes while her baby daughter slept. The first book was rejected by twelve publishers before Bloomsbury finally accepted it.
Rowling's Harry Potter series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 80 languages. The books have been adapted into a successful film series, stage plays, and have inspired theme parks around the world. Her work has earned numerous awards and has made reading exciting for millions of children and adults globally.
