Books by J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling is a British author and philanthropist, born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter series, which has become one of the best-selling book series of all time. Rowling began writing the first Harry Potter book while she was a single mother living on welfare, and the series quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. In addition to her work as an author, Rowling is a philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including those that support children’s welfare, multiple sclerosis research, and poverty alleviation. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the British Book Awards Author of the Year and the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award. Rowling currently lives in Scotland with her family.