Although she writes under the pen name J.K. Rowling, pronounced like rolling, her name when her first Harry Potter book was published was simply Joanne Rowling. Anticipating that the target audience of young boys might not want to read a book written by a woman, her publishers demanded that she use two initials, rather than her full name. As she had no middle name, she chose K as the second initial of her pen name, from her paternal grandmother Kathleen Ada Bulgen Rowling. She calls herself Jo and has said, "No one ever called me 'Joanne' when I was young, unless they were angry." Following her marriage, she has sometimes used the name Joanne Murray when conducting personal business. During the Leveson Inquiry she gave evidence under the name of Joanne Kathleen Rowling. In a 2012 interview, Rowling noted that she no longer cared that people pronounced her name incorrectly.

Rowling's sister Dianne was born at their home when Rowling was 23 months old. The family moved to the nearby village Winterbourne when Rowling was four. She attended St Michael's Primary School, a school founded by abolitionist William Wilberforce and education reformer Hannah More. Her headmaster at St Michael's, Alfred Dunn, has been suggested as the inspiration for the Harry Potter headmaster Albus Dumbledore. For a few examples, you can refer to my status updates. I didn't want to spoil too much - just show you enough to wet your appetites. ;) Now, Bloomsbury has announced a new gift book titled Harry Potter – A Magical Year: The Illustrations of Jim Kay. It will feature 366 moments from the Harry Potter series, one for each day of the year, including for leap years. Jim Kay’s beautiful illustrations will be paired with favorite quotes from the novels, and each day will follow the passing of the seasons and anniversaries of events in the series. Harry Potter – A Magical Year: The Illustrations of Jim Kay is set for release on October 5, 2021. It sounds like it would make a fabulous Christmas or holiday gift for Potter fans of any age who’ve always admired the illustrated editions but haven’t acquired their own copies.This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting - picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook. I'm also going to also discuss the illustrations for the main series as well with only 4 of them currently out and of course there all amazing. I loved all of his drawings for the different characters and his interpretation of them and some were completely different to what i have pictured in my mind and i will be really interested how he does them for books 5-7. The buildings for each of the different parts of the castle and the surrounding areas I really loved and just kept looking at all the individual details and the colours that he chose were so good I had no complaints. J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing. She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children’s charity Lumos. For as long as she can remember, J.K. Rowling has wanted to be a writer, and is at her happiest in a room, making things up. She lives in Scotland with her family.

The beautiful Harry Potter: A Magical Year gift book finally hit shelves on October 19, 2021. This unique book pairs the art of celebrated artist Jim Kay with quotes from the Harry Potter novels. One moment, anniversary, or memory is featured each day of the year along with a selection of Jim Kay’s illustrations and previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces. To say that this book is gorgeous is an understatement. We here at MuggleNet were thrilled with its release and are confident that it is a gift book that any Potter fan will enjoy. Jim Kay thus showed details that nicely represented the different people in the wizarding world but also the various creatures and places we all know so well. A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay's incredible illustrations, paired with much loved quotations from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, bring to life all of the magic, beauty and wonder of the wizarding world. If you're looking for something new, content-wise, this is not the book for you. But if you like a stroll down memory lane that lets you have a magical year, definitely read this.

The illustrated editions of the Harry Potter novels have enchanted fans since Jim Kay’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released in 2015. Since then, the series has become available up to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, with simultaneous releases in the United Kingdom and United States from Bloomsbury and Scholastic. Jim Kay has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 2015. Now, in Harry Potter: A Magical Year, a selection of Kay’s most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering unique and fascinating insight into the artist’s sketchbook. This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay’s captivating illustrations, paired with much-loved quotations from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels -- one moment, anniversary, or memory for every day of the year -- bring to life all of the magic, beauty, and wonder of the wizarding world. Take a look at the cover below. It features the tagline “A spellbinding moment for every day from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels” and shows the Hogwarts Express chugging along through the countryside. A date for the next Illustrated Edition has yet to be announced, but do sign up to our newsletter here to hear the latest news.

The full-color illustrations will be accompanied by never-before-seen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, providing some insight into Kay’s artistic process. A Magical Year is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived, a glorious illustrated compendium that readers everywhere will cherish for years to come. Publication will be supported by a major retail and communications campaign.Las ediciones ilustradas de Jim Kay han embrujado a toda una generación de lectores de Harry Potter. Rebosante de magia, este volumen reúne sus dibujos más icónicos, una selección de esbozos inéditos y 366 inolvidables citas extraídas de los libros que conforman la serie. Observa el transcurrir del tiempo y las estaciones, celebra cumpleaños y fechas señaladas, mientras te reencuentras con tus personajes favoritos dibujados por Jim Kay, que conjura un año mágico en Hogwarts con pintura, lápiz y píxeles. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay’s scenic artwork and decorative painter’s marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting – picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of the illustrator’s most iconic images [is] complemented by previously unseen character studies, pencil drawings and preparatory pieces from the Jim Kay archive. A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.

Bloomsbury also shared a video on social media giving fans a glimpse of what they can expect inside: A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay’s incredible illustrations, paired with much-loved quotations from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoke all of the magic, beauty and wonder of the wizarding world. Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world has been enchanting readers since the publication of the groundbreaking Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2015. Now, as he continues to illustrate the stories, both lifelong fans and new readers can explore that world further. The Kate Greenaway Medal winner's bewitching character studies, sweeping landscapes and beautifully observed pencil details reveal the skill and process of an artist working at the peak of his powers.Bloomsbury announces a unique and beautiful gift book for every day of the year, celebrating the astonishing art of Jim Kay paired with magical quotations from the original Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter – A Magical Year A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay — 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches. This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting – picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook.