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K ROWLING
POWERPOINT IN-CLASS EXERCISE
Jacquelin De La Torre
Joanne Kathleen Rowling is born on July 31st, 1965 in Yate, England. She attended Wyedean
Comprehensive School in Chepstow, England from 1976 to 1982 then later studied French at the
University of Exeter (B.A., 1987). After studying in Paris, Rowling went on to work for Amnesty
International in London.
Known as J.K. in include her grandmother, Kathleen for the latter initial. In other words, Rowling
does not have a middle name.
In 1999, Rowling became an international literary sensation after the first 3 Harry Potter series
were announced New York Times best-seller list.
What influenced her to write?
When Rowling was traveling on a train in London, she began to imagine her first book Harry Potter
and the Philosopher Stone. Rowling states, Harry just strolled into my head fully formed.
AUTHORS BACKGROUND
INTERESTS
When it comes to children watching
television and reading, she feels that
it should be a Very balance
approach. T.V shouldnt be banned,
but reading should also be part of a
childs daily life.
She has been starstruck about
meeting Barack H. Obama and
another man who knew Bobby
Kennedy and a speech writer for
Teddy Roosevelt.
J.K. Rowling enjoys a physical book
than an online reading (kindle) but it
is also good for traveling.
Reflection
Personal Interests & Writing 'The Causal
Vacancy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f
wmZIZHKJGI
J. K. Rowling - A Year In The Life (TV,
2007)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p66zaa4NI4
J.K Rowling Newsnight Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2t
cbFF99Yg
Most recent writing: Career of Evil, the third novel in the Cormoran Strike series.
Date Published: October 20th, 2015
Generation of writing:
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J.K. Rowling states, Sometimes you have to get your writing done in spare
moments here and there. In other words, every writer has to write
somewhere, and that somewhere includes a full-time work.
As J.K. Rowling quotes, What you write becomes who you are so make
sure you love what you write! Write with passion! Just like how she continued
with her Harry Potter series!
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Total books written: 16
Total books illustrated: Only her Harry Potter books were illustrated but were by Jim Kay (In other words, She didnt
illustrate books
Fantasy
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GENRE
(Books ordered from Left to Right)
Targeted audience: J.K Rowling didnt have a
specific audience. It can be anyone.
Fiction,
Casual Vacancy (2012), Tragicomedy
The Cuckoos Calling (2013), Crime