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J.K. Rowling Shares Two Post-
Harry Potter
Rejection Letters With Fans
Elizabeth Kiefer
Mar 25, 2016
Books & Art
Update: J.K. Rowling Responds To Emotional Fan Letter
Molly Horan
Mar 15, 2016
Books & Art
Is The New J.K. Rowling Story Sort Of Sexist?
Esther Zuckerman
Mar 10, 2016
Pop Culture
Emma Watson & J.K. Rowling Are Each Other’s Biggest Fans
Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling go way back — to the beginning of the Harry Potter movie days. But it seems like they're still pretty tight, given
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling’s New Story & Cultural Appropriation
On Tuesday morning, J.K. Rowling published the first in a series of short writings the Harry Potter author is rolling out this week called The History of M
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling’s Portrayal Of Native Americans In New
Har...
J.K. Rowling is releasing a new set of Harry Potter stories that focus on magic in North America, but her portrayal of Native Americans is angering some wh
by
Shannon Carlin
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Movies
J.K. Rowling Just Made Her Fans’ Day With This Movie News
It's no secret that Warner Bros. has serious plans to make Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them a big franchise. Still, getting confirmation straig
by
Erin Donnelly
Pop Culture
J.K. Rowling’s Message For Fans Struggling With Anxiety Is ...
J.K. Rowling has a long history of standing up for the underdog — and being a champion for what's right. She slammed Serena Williams' body-
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
Pop Culture
J.K. Rowling Uplifts Fan Battling Dementors Of Depression
After penning the most successful children's book series ever, J.K. Rowling has stepped into the role of cheerleader, advice-giver and Twitter-mum to
by
Carolyn L. Todd
Pop Culture
J.K. Rowling Has Advice For Slytherins
Now that the Sorting Hat is back, the Hogwarts Houses are a subject of conversation again. We all know the basic breakdown. For obvious reasons, most peopl
by
Michael Hafford
Work & Money
Late-Bloomers Who Will Make You Feel Okay About Life
by
Lindsey Stanberry
Pop Culture
Here’s What Happens When You Call J.K. Rowling A Misogynist
Could the person who dreamed up Hermione Granger be a secret supporter of sexism? In a nutshell: No way. That didn't stop a Scottish politician from a
by
Elizabeth Kiefer
US News
J.K. Rowling Lashes Out At Trump Aide For “Pure Breed”...
Just a few weeks after saying that Donald Trump is worse than Lord Voldemort, J.K. Rowling has set her sights on Trump's allies — and the “
by
Ally Hickson
Movies
JK Rowling Shares Her Advice To Alan Rickman On Being Snape
Alan Rickman, famous to many for his role as Snape in the Harry Potter films, knew a lot about the story arc of his character thanks to tips he got from au
by
Courtney E. Smith
Entertainment News
Celebrities React To Alan Rickman’s Death
J.K. Rowling is among those posting tributes to actor Alan Rickman, who died today of cancer. One of Rickman's most celebrated roles was that of Sever
by
Erin Donnelly
Pop Culture
J.K. Rowling Defaced A Hotel’s Decor Because Reasons
Real Potterheads might not even know this, but it’s been exactly nine years since J.K. Rowling put the final stamp on the final (maybe) chapter of th
by
Michael Hafford
Pop Culture
J.K. Rowling Supports Casting Of Black Actress As Hermione In
A Black actress named Noma Dumezweni has been cast as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts I & II, the play set to premiere nex
by
Esther Zuckerman
US News
J.K. Rowling Says Donald Trump Is Worse Than Voldemort
Donald’s Trump’s bigoted fearmongering hit a new low yesterday, when the GOP presidential candidate proposed banning Muslims from entering the
by
Lilli Petersen
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Books & Art
JK Rowling Ends The Debate On Why Harry Potter Named His Son Snape
Once again, JK Rowling proved she can hold her own in 140 characters as well as she can in a sprawling novel. Just as many Harry Potter readers have ponder
by
Cristen Conger
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling Reveals Her Favorite
Harry Potter
Chapter
There's a lot to love about J.K. Rowling. She clearly has a great sense of humor. She's practically overflowing with solid life advice. She can s
by
Sara Murphy
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling Just Shut Down Some Harry Potter Theories
One of our favorite things about J.K. Rowling — and boy, are there a lot — is her eagerness to talk to fans about anything. She shares characte
by
Erin Donnelly
Movies
J.K. Rowling Dropped A Bomb About This
Harry Potter
Char...
To be fair, he was usually referred to as “He Who Must Not Be Named” or “You Know Who.” Therefore, it's entirely possible that
by
Lauren Le Vine
Entertainment
The Real Reason J.K. Rowling Could Never Kill Ron Weasley
Rupert Grint turns 27 years old today. It’s been 16 years since he was cast as Ronald Weasley, Wizard Chess expert and best friend of Harry Potter. T
by
Emily Temple
Movies
J.K. Rowling Reveals Her Favorite
Harry Potter
Fan Theory
Fact: J.K. Rowling kills it on Twitter. She's brilliantly used the social media site to shut down gay marriage haters and Serena Williams bashers. She
by
Erin Fitzpatrick
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling’s Inspiring Life Advice Will Help You Shake Of...
J.K. Rowling, queen of the written word, is at it again. Not only did she give us magic, mystery, and mayhem in the Harry Potter series, but this wonderful
by
Victoria Phillips
Entertainment
10 J.K. Rowling Quotes That Are The Only Life Advice You Need
by
Erin Donnelly
Entertainment News
10 Times J.K. Rowling Was A Total Badass
by
Erin Donnelly
Entertainment News
J.K. Rowling Is Pissing Off Her Neighbors
Where's Professor Sprout when you need her? The Guardian reports that Edinburgh residents are blaming J.K. Rowling for roadworks causing traffic conge
by
Erin Donnelly
Books & Art
J.K. Rowling Confirms How Much Hogwart’s Tuition Is
FREE! Damn, those wizards. They get everything — flying cars, a Patronus, magic wands for goodness' sake — we mere muggles need to get our
by
Victoria Phillips
Movies
J.K. Rowling Shuts Down Serena Williams Hater With One Perfect Tweet
Serena Williams just won her sixth Wimbledon title, and JK Rowling took to Twitter to fangirl her excitement over the win and Williams' all-around gre
by
Cristen Conger
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