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Glenna Negron Mr. Peneton Themes in Literature March 25, 2015 J.K. Rowling Philanthropist Joanne Rowling, one of the most well known British novelists in the world. She was born on July 31, 1965 at Yate General Hospital in Gloucestershire, England. (1) Joanne grew up in Chepstow, Gwent and from an early age she had an ambition to be a writer. (5) As a child she wrote many stories and short books, and continues to do so with great success. Later, Joanne left Chepstow to go to Exeter University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and the Classics. (2) After graduating, she moved to London where she started her job as a researcher for Amnesty International, a global movement that battles to end mistreatment of human rights. Though she would go on to be a famous author it was her work with Amnesty International that laid the foundation which fueled her passion for philanthropy and social activism. You may know Joanne Rowling better as J.K Rowling, famous author of the well known Harry Potter series. From the moment she began earning money from Harry Potter, Joanne made it her priority to give back and speak out. (4) During one interview, Joanne points out, â€Å"You have a moral responsibility when you’ve been given far more than you need, to do wise things with it and give intelligently,† (D’Estries, Michael). Joanne earned billions of dollars from her Harry Potter book and film franchises. (3) To the surprise of the wealth driven media, she has given over $160Show MoreRelatedEssay about The Fame and Fortune of J.K. Rowling1419 Words   |  6 Pageshave watched J.K. Rowling tower over all other authors in the world. Rowling went through many trials, tribulations and hard ships to be the great woman she is today. Rowling’s life is now in the public eye all because of one boy, Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling once said â€Å"I thought I’d written something that a handful of people might like. So this has been something of a shock.†- J.K. Rowling (Rowling J.K.). Subsequently Rowl ing’s life will be forever changed. Joanne Kathleen Rowling has demonstratedRead MoreAltruism in Contemporary Young Adult Literature1875 Words   |  8 Pagesthat is both criticised and cherished. Penned by renowned author J.K. Rowling the story of the boy wizard seems to break the barriers of age, race, religion and gender with the range of its fans. This investigation focuses on the Harry Potter series and intends to answer the question of Harry Potter: Selfish or Selfless under the topic of Altruism in Contemporary Young Adult Literature. This investigation is a literature review; unlike a science experiment this report requires are more in-depth analysisRead MoreJ. K. Rowling: The Incredible Impact of Harry Potter Essay979 Words   |  4 PagesJ. K. Rowling is the author of the best-selling Harry Potter series. As Bruno Bettelheim says, â€Å"If we hope to live not just moment to moment, but in true consciousness of our existence, then our greatest need and most diffi cult achievement is to find meaning in our lives† (Bettelheim 2). †when children are young, it is literature that carries such information best† (Bettelheim 4). In literary circles, mention of Rowling or her work is likely to raise some tempers. Critics find her work â€Å"antitheticalRead MoreJ.k. Rowling s Life1191 Words   |  5 PagesJ.K. Rowling was born on July 31, 1965 in Yate, England. She has a younger sister named Dianne. She adopted her pen name J.K. Rowling, Joanne her first name and using K for her grandmother’s name Kathleen. She does not have a middle name. (Biography.com. 29 June 2016. Web). Education has played an important role in J.K. Rowling’s life. Her mother came from a family of teachers. (Kirk 2003, 27). J.K. Rowling graduated from Exeter in 1983. (Kirk 2003, 48). She became certified to teach modern languagesRead MoreJ.K: Rowling and Her Harry Potter Empire787 Words   |  3 Pagestoday know Joanne Rowling by her nicknam e J.K. Rowling which J is the first letter of her first name and the first letter K for Kathleen which is her grandmothers name. J.K. Rowling decided to use that name to appeal to boys so using a unisex nickname she did just that. J.K. Rowling was born and raised in England. She was born on the 31 of july 1956. Her father James Rowling and mother Anne volant met on a train on their way to join the British navy. Even from an early age J.K Rowling had alwaysRead MoreEssay Harry Potter Hysteria: Is Harry Potter Dangerous2209 Words   |  9 Pagesreligions’. (Wicca Dictonary.com) In 1990, J.K. Rowling came up with the idea of the now famous orphaned wizard named Harry Potter. Unfortunately she was commuting from Manchester to London and didnt have a pen to write with while the train was delayed. She finally got home and started writing what would become a revolutionary book, loved by millions around the globe (Anelli 19). In 1996 Bloomsbury Publishing Company buys from J.K. Rowling the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosophers