J. K. Rowling

  • Born

    Born
    Joanne Rowling was born on July 31st, 1965. (She is currently 52)
  • Son Born

    Son Born
    Joanne's son David Murray was born.
  • First Book

    Rowling wrote her first book at the age of six about a Rabbit
  • First Book Idea

    First Book Idea
    Rowling first had the idea of Harry Potter while delayed on a train traveling from Manchester to London King's Cross. (Over the next five years she had planned out the seven books.)
  • First Harry Potter Book

    First Harry Potter Book
    J. K. released the first installment of the Harry Potter series, and of course it was a hit
  • Top on New York Times

    Top on New York Times
    Joanne topped the charts of the New York Times with her first three books of the Harry Potter series
  • Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel

    Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
    Rowlings Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban helped her receive the award for best fantasy novel.
  • Last Harry Potter

    Last Harry Potter
    Joanne finally released her final installment of the Harry Potter series
  • Shorty Award

    Shorty Award
    Joanne won the Shorty Award for Best Author
  • The Cursed Child

    The Cursed Child
    Joanne released a new "play" to go on top of the Harry Potter series, it continues the story of Harry, Hermione and Ron's children.