J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for her famous fantasy book series, "Harry Potter." Her full name is Joanne Rowling, and she writes under the pen name "J.K. Rowling." She was born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, Gloucestershire, England.
Rowling's "Harry Potter" series gained immense popularity and critical acclaim, becoming a global phenomenon. The series consists of seven books:
- "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (published as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the United States)
- "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
- "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
- "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
- "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
- "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
The books follow the journey of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, as they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and confront the dark wizard Lord Voldemort.
The "Harry Potter" series has been adapted into a highly successful film franchise and has inspired various merchandise, theme parks, and a stage play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
Apart from her work on "Harry Potter," J.K. Rowling has written novels for adults, including "The Casual Vacancy" and the "Cormoran Strike" detective series under the pen name Robert Galbraith.
Rowling's literary success and influence have earned her numerous accolades, and she has become one of the world's best-selling authors. However, she has also faced controversy and criticism related to her statements on social media, particularly regarding issues of gender and transgender rights.
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