J.K. Rowling

Writing

Born July 31, 1965 · Yate, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Also known as Robert Galbraith · Joanne K. Rowling · JK Rowling

Biography

Joanne Rowling (born 31 July 1965), better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history. The books are the basis of a popular film series, over which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts and was a producer on the final films. She also writes crime fiction under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Since late 2019, Rowling has publicly voiced her opinions on transgender people and related civil rights. These views have been criticised as transphobic by many LGBT rights organisations and some feminists, but have received support from some other feminists and individuals. Description above from the Wikipedia article J.K. Rowling, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award · 2010
Geffen Award · 2008
honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2008
Andre Norton Award · 2007
honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen · 2006

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Anthony Award · 2004
honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh · 2004
Princess of Asturias Award — Concord · 2003
De Kinderjury · 2002
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh · 2002
Hotze de Roos Prize · 2002
Prijs van de Jonge Jury · 2002
Hugo Award — Best Novel · 2001
Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek · 2001
honorary doctor of the Edinburgh Napier University · 2000
honorary doctor of the University of Exeter · 2000
honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews · 2000
Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 2000
Children's bookshop prize · 1999
Nestlé Children's Book Prize · 1999
Nestlé Children's Book Prize · 1998
Nestlé Children's Book Prize · 1997
Bram Stoker Award — Best Work for Young Readers
Children's Book Award (UK)
Companion of Honour
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
James Joyce Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the Smile
European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2019 · nominated
European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2017 · nominated
Carnegie Medal · 2008 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2008 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2008 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2006 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2006 · nominated
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award · 2005 · nominated
Carnegie Medal · 2005 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2005 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2004 · nominated
Carnegie Medal · 2003 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form · 2003 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 2001 · nominated
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize · 2000 · nominated
Hugo Award — Best Novel · 2000 · nominated
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2000 · nominated
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize · 1999 · nominated
Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1999 · nominated
Locus Award — Best First Novel · 1999 · nominated
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 1999 · nominated
Nestlé Children's Book Prize · 1999 · nominated
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize · 1998 · nominated
Nestlé Children's Book Prize · 1998 · nominated
Nestlé Children's Book Prize · 1997 · nominated