J.K. Rowling

British author best known for the Harry Potter series (first published 1997). Also published Fantastic Beasts and The Tales of Beedle the Bard and writes as Robert Galbraith.

Born 31 July 1965; British nationality; widely associated with Edinburgh; also publishes under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith; creator of the Harry Potter universe.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Rowling's cultural impact and the emotional arc of the Harry Potter saga. Reviewers praise The Half-Blood Prince and The Goblet of Fire for maturity and scope. The Cursed Child / "children of" chapter provokes mixed amusement and puzzlement. Overall readers recall shared childhood experiences and the series' role in encouraging reading.

For:fans of fantasy and coming-of-age fiction; readers who grew up with Harry Potter; parents and young adults