J. K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, born as Joanne Rowling on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England, is the renowned British author known for creating the beloved Harry Potter series.

Joanne Rowling, later known as J.K. Rowling, was born in Yate, Gloucestershire, England.

On a delayed train to London, J.K. Rowling conceives the plot for Harry Potter and starts writing the story that same night.

On June 26, 1997, the first book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is released in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury on June 27, 1997.

On February 3, 1998, JK Rowling was recognized as the author of the year.

On September 1, 1998, the book 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' was published in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury.

On September 12, 1998, Harry Potter book sales experienced a significant surge globally, becoming a sensation.

On October 7, 1998, Scholastic published 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in the United States.

J.K. Rowling reveals that she has already written the final chapter of the last book in the Harry Potter series.

J.K. Rowling becomes the only author to win the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, Gold Award three consecutive times for her book 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'.

On December 31, 1999, J.K. Rowling was recognized as one of 'The 25 Most Intriguing People of '99', highlighting her influence and impact on the cultural landscape during that year.

The fourth book in the Harry Potter series was finally released, consisting of 37 chapters and 636 pages. It received critical acclaim and sold three million copies in the first week in the United States, breaking printing records.

On July 16, 2005, the book 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' was published. This installment in the Harry Potter series marked another successful chapter in Rowling's literary journey.

On July 17, 2007, J.K. Rowling expressed her emotions about writing the last book in the Harry Potter series, stating that it would be really emotional to say goodbye.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the Harry Potter series, breaks records upon its release. It has 37 chapters, 607 pages, and was highly anticipated by fans. Within a year, 44 million copies were sold, making it the fastest-selling book of all time.

On April 9, 2008, J.K. Rowling achieved the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Galaxy British Book Awards.

On June 15, 2011, it was revealed that Pottermore would be J.K. Rowling's upcoming Harry Potter project.

J.K. Rowling is recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes.

J.K. Rowling achieves the title of 'First Billionaire Author' as recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The University of Edinburgh pays tribute to J.K. Rowling by naming a multiple sclerosis research clinic after her mother.

On April 12, 2012, the title and release date of J.K. Rowling's adult novel 'The Casual Vacancy' were unveiled, accompanied by the launch of a new website showcasing her latest projects.

On June 17, 2013, J.K. Rowling was honored with the International Writer's Award for her contribution to children's literature.

On July 13, 2013, The Sunday Times reveals that Robert Galbraith is actually J.K. Rowling.

The Cuckoo's Calling, a novel written by Robert Galbraith (pseudonym for J.K. Rowling), was awarded the title of Audiobook of the Year by Audible UK.

J.K. Rowling officially announced the production of a Harry Potter stage play, which she would co-produce. This revelation excited fans and marked a new chapter in the Harry Potter universe.

Both parts of the script for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' were released in print and digital formats.

On June 26, 2016, J.K. Rowling confirmed the title of the stage play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'.

On April 27, J.K. Rowling declared that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child marked the conclusion of Harry Potter's storyline. This statement had a significant impact on the Harry Potter fandom.

On June 17, 2017, J.K. Rowling was named Companion of Honour in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

On June 26, 2017, J.K. Rowling and others celebrated the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

On July 29, the Harry Potter novels were recognized among the 20 inspirational novels by women by the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.

J.K. Rowling achieved the top spot on the Hollywood Most Powerful Authors list.

By February 4, 2018, the iconic 'Harry Potter' series achieved a milestone of 500 million copies sold globally.

The novel 'Lethal White' is published in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

In December 2019, J.K. Rowling was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.

By the end of 2019, J.K. Rowling secured the top spot on the Forbes World’s Highest-Paid Authors list for the year.

During April 2020, J.K. Rowling bought her childhood home, which is believed to have been an inspiration for the creation of the Harry Potter series.

In May 2020, J.K. Rowling commemorated the Battle of Hogwarts anniversary by donating £1 million to various charities.

J.K. Rowling announced her new book for children, The Christmas Pig, on April 13, 2021. The book is set to be published on October 12, 2021.

On October 12, 2021, The Christmas Pig was released in the UK and the USA.