Obama mentions Harry in speech to schoolkids
In a speech to the schoolchildren of America, President Obama mentioned Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling to remind kids of the power of perseverance. As The Times Online reports: Those who do hear what...
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Harry Potter winning over critics
Over the last several weeks, various news outlets have explored and critiqued Harry Potter and its effects on its readers. Now, we have a new article from the Boston Globe that looks at how...
Paperback Deathly Hallows a US Best Seller
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released in paperback on July 7 and is now on USA Today's US Best Seller list at No. 2. Here are the top 10 best sellers: 1....
Best beach book ever: Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has topped National Public Radio's poll of the 100 Best Beach Books Ever! Here are the top ten books on the list: 1. The Harry Potter series, by J.K....
Is Harry Potter bad for journalism?
Baylor University released an article today looking at the role Harry Potter may have on newspapers and journalism. “The books present an unnecessarily pessimistic view of journalism today,” says Dr. Amanda Sturgill, senior lecturer...
Harry Potter and Generation Y
The New York Times has posted a new article on Harry Potter's importance to Generation Y. Here's an excerpt: The continuing pull of all things Potter is a testament to the franchise’s enduring sway....
Dan Radcliffe on Half-Blood Prince book and film
The Sydney Morning Herald has a wonderful new interview with Daniel Radcliffe about Harry's role in the latest film as well as Radcliffe's thoughts on the series as a whole. Here's some note-worthy quotage:...
Nick Magazine feature on HBP film and DH paperback ad
The July issue of Nickelodeon Magazine has a cover story on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It includes new questions and answers with the cast, a Potter IQ test, and a new ad...
Original UK PoA sketches go on sale
The original preparatory Prisoner of Azkaban sketches drawn by artist Cliff Wright will be up for sale at the 14th annual Glasgow Art Fair. The first drawing featuring Harry and Hermione on Buckbeak the...
