A biography of J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter.
J.K. Rowling is a British author, philanthropist, and film producer best known for her wildly popular Harry Potter series. Born Joanne Rowling in 1965 in Yate, England, Rowling grew up in the nearby town of Chepstow, Wales. She attended Exeter University, where she studied French and Classics, and later worked as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty International.
In the early 1990s, Rowling began to develop the idea for the Harry Potter series while on a delayed train from Manchester to London. Over the next five years, she worked on the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which was published in 1997. The book was an immediate success, winning several awards and becoming a global phenomenon.
Over the next decade, Rowling wrote six more Harry Potter novels, which were adapted into highly successful films. The series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 80 languages.
In addition to her work on the Harry Potter series, Rowling has also published several other books, including The Casual Vacancy, a crime novel under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a spin-off of the Harry Potter series. She has also been involved in various charitable causes, including Multiple Sclerosis research and children's rights.
Despite her enormous success, Rowling has faced her share of challenges, including poverty and the death of her mother. However, she has remained a strong and inspiring figure, using her platform and success to support a number of important causes. She continues to be a beloved and influential figure in the literary world.