Rowling to receive inaugural H.C. Andersen Award

Author J.K. Rowling will be the recipient of the first ever Hans Christian Anderson Award next year in Denmark. The Potter author will travel to Odense to accept the award in person on October 19, 2010. "The city already has a strong link to Rowling’s books and hosts an annual Harry Potter Festival, which transforms the City Hall into Hogwarts School for witches and wizards. The festival is run in conjunction with the public library to encourage children to read." In addition, Rowling was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award on October 4, by animation and gaming company DQ Entertainment for her outstanding contribution towards children's entertainment. Thanks to Tine for the tip and translation!

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Posted by Micah
10-06-2009 at 10:03 AM

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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 10:14:14

Go JKR! She earned that award, 100%.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 11:24:31

omg, I live in Denmark. I just dont live on fynen, but Im gonna travel there :D She deserved it!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 14:30:28

I love that shes receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award and shes only 44! Thats spectacular. Though is anyone surprised? :D

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 15:16:10

Awesome! She deserves both, most definitely. Great job, Jo!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 16:34:38

I think it is very strange that Rowlings lawyers sued an Indian Village for constructing a castle resembling Hogwarts for an annual religious festival, during which no money is made, but a town in Denmark puts on a festival completely dedicated to all things Harry Potter and uses copyrighted material and no lawsuit comes of it. I just dont understand copyright laws. Maybe someone can explain this to me. And by the way I definitely think she deserves these awards. I know shes changed my life and the lives of so many children.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 16:35:06

She totally deserves it! I live high up in northern Sweden but Ill definately drag my butt down to Denmark! When is that Harry Potter festival?

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 16:38:42

Thats absolutely awesome!! And to be the recipient of the First of these awards. Another well-deserved award for Jo Rowling.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 16:51:10

And another note, she looks so pretty!

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 18:06:25

AWESOME!! She definitely deserves this award. Its nice to see some countries (Denmark, France, UK, etc) are smart enough to recognize her BRILLIANCE even if the US is too DUMB to do it.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 19:39:22

Yay! Go Jo, go! You go, Glen Cocoa! Sorry, I had to throw that last bit in.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 21:35:41

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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 21:56:46

Go Jo! I wish Edmonton had an annual Potter festival...

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-06 22:51:56

Congratulation Mrs JK, continue with your work and all the things you are doing. :) ** ;)

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-08 18:21:20

well done jo, so now, what about the NOBEL PRIZE, join the campaign ive started on facebook.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-08 18:21:21

well done jo, so now, what about the NOBEL PRIZE, join the campaign ive started on facebook.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-08 18:34:41

sorry, should have given you details, goto fb then jkrowling/harrypotter then discussion boards click on NOBEL PRIZE and support the greatest living writer JK ROWLING and see if we can win the nobel prize for her.

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