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JULY 27, 2007 at 2:40 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Scholastic, U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter books, announced
this morning that starting July 30th fans will have a chance to enter a sweepstakes to attend an evening with JK Rowling at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 19th at 7 pm. One thousand fans will be lucky to hear Ms. Rowling read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, answer questions about the entire series, and sign copies of her latest book.
According to the press release:
Starting July 30th, U.S. fans (ages 7 and older) can enter the sweepstakes by printing out and completing an entry form available at here (starting July 30th) or by printing their name, home address and phone number on a sheet of paper and mailing the entry to:
Scholastic
Attn: J.K. Rowling and the Open Book Tour Sweepstakes
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Entries must be received by August 31, 2007. (Please remember that the rules allow only ONE ENTRY PER PERSON; multiple entries will be disqualified.) One thousand lucky winners will be selected by a random drawing and winners will be notified on or about September 14, 2007. The complete rules are available at www.scholastic.com/harrypotter.
UPDATE: You can download the entry form here.
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Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
Ah, I wish I could go. I would probably give my right arm to meet J. K. Rowling. She's THAT amazing.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 2:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 101
Tripti says:
Thats so cool for the US fans...
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 2:43 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
I'll definitely be applying and I'll be 18 then, so no silly rules about having to have a parent or guardian with me! (Considering I am going into my 2nd year of college.)
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 3:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Does this mean that we can't buy tickets to this event? It's only for contest winners? Man, here I was thinking of buying tickets. I'll enter though. I saw JKR in NYC last year and it was an amazing experience! This event sounds even better since you can get a book signed.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 3:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Tao says:
Thank God adults are invited into this one! Normally we're never so lucky... I'm definitely entering. :)
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 3:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
Am I going to have to pay for a flight? Well, if you insist...and if it's the only way. :)
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 3:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
So where is Carnegie Hall?? I would love to go!! See JKR again, and if I could get some of my books signed that would be amazing!!!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 3:29 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
Yes! I live right by Carnegie Hall...I better win
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 3:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Oh, definitely entering, what an amazing opporunity that would be!!!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
sinjun13_granger says:
YES!!!!! I'm so excited! I'm going to fill up a form NOW! I hope there's a chance I get picked! (cross fingers) I really want to get to the answering the questions part!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 995
OffTheLoop says:
I am so entering that contest! I've never reall won big prizes before, but maybe I'll get lucky. That would be the highlight of my life :)
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Hmm, is there an age limit? There always seems to be one. I don't know if I would like to go-I mean I would like to go, but it always seems to me a bit....well I don't know that word, just awkward I suppose to go and meet someone "famous" I don't know that I ever would. This website I think is the farthest I would ever go...
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:25 PM EST
Metamorphmagus
Points: 37946
tonks black says:
Do they pay for your flight over there? Or is that not included? Thats the only thing keeping me from entering, it would suck to enter and win then not be able to get there.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
sinjun13_granger says:
Oh god! What IF they don't pay for your fare to get there??? That would not go well with me, and with our lot!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
Good luck to everyone who enters, I can't I'm in canada.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I'm going to enter! It would be a dream come true to win! JK Rowling is such an amazing person!!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Aww I want to fill it out the form, but my school is starting on the 27th in August, so I can't really go. *sigh* I wish I go! But I wish those that can go luck!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Gahhh! I wish I was seven! They are so lucky. I was I was half my age. Darn!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Nevermind. I though you had to be under seven....YEAH I'm going to sign up for it!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 4:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
WildOrchid1298 says:
I cant find where on scholastic the sweepstakes is anyone else having that issue?
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 5:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
sinjun13_granger says:
WildOrchid1298
You're not the only one. But I don't think they'll put up the form 'til the 30th. That's what it says right?
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 5:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 30
earth_elemental says:
Fimally, something for us US fans! I can't wait!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 5:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
How I would kill for the oppurtunity.. but I won't sign up for it, I wouldn't win it.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 5:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Prof. Weasle says:
Well, I hope I have good luck... I just entered!
To all here at HPANA - good luck and hopefully some of us will win!
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 6:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2429
PHOENIX5625 says:
Oh, I want this. It will be so great to see JK in person and have a signed copy of the book.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 6:59 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9948
Gryffindor Dude says:
Yeah I've always wondered if they payed for the flight and everything. That's the only reason I don't apply for a lot of the stuff.
Posted Jul 27, 2007 at 7:05 PM EST
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