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JKR receives 'Author of the Year' award 
MAY 14, 2008 at 9:47 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Business Wire
J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series received
the 'Author of the Year Award' at the first annual Children's Choice Book Awards at a gala in New York City. Over 55,000 votes were made with voting ending on May 4th.
The awards program was created to:
... provide young readers with an opportunity to voice their opinions about the books being written for them and to help develop a reading list that will motivate children to read. The program is a new component of Children's Book Week, the longest running literacy event in the country.
Congratulations to JKR.
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Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8052
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Well deserved. I am so glad to see the honors keep coming in for her. A true success story. And a person who helps others, without success going to her head.
Posted May 14, 2008 at 9:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
harrypotterfan4eva says:
She certainly deserves the "Author of the Year" award! She's such an amazing person!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 9:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Author of the Year! She is amazing and she does deserves it!!:)
Posted May 14, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25200
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!
Congrats to JKR!!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted May 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3986
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
All I have to say about this is that she deserves this award, and basically every award that involves "author of the year". She created a long series of books that millions of people read. She really brought my imagination to life, I'll tell you that, and gave me countless hours of extremely enjoyable reading!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1638
zues says:
Congrats J.K., I guess it's just another award to add to her collection.
Posted May 14, 2008 at 12:54 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 477
FawkesRox315 says:
She really deserves this award she is the author that motivated me most to read.Congrats to JKR!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 2:17 PM EST
Squib
Points: 152
dobbysfan says:
Excellent! Well deserved.
Posted May 14, 2008 at 3:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2031
Nataly says:
Totally YOUR award J.K. Rowling! Best author not only for this year but of the whole century!:)55,000 votes? Great!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 3:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 283
martymcd says:
JK totally deserved this!!! Congratulations on yet another award for the most imaginative novels of their generation!!!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 5:26 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2735
Tikihaha says:
Well, no real shock there .... Congratulations to JK and may many, many more accolades be winging their way to you in the future as well!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 5:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 195
Artep says:
Great news! Congratulations J K!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 6:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2262
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Cool how many times has she won this. She really disveis this. She is the one who got me reading so i owe her alot.
Posted May 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4375
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
She deserves to be the author of the year, heck, author of the world would even work! Congrats J.K. Rowling!
~Drish~
Posted May 14, 2008 at 7:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1522
~Harry's true love~ says:
No surprise what-so-ever. She did such a great job writing the Harry Potter Series and I'm sure she will keep on doing a great job.
Posted May 14, 2008 at 8:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2310
Hecate3fold says:
Something new to make a fuss over, but if it helps young children with wanting to read it must be worth it.
I wonder where she'll put this award, or if she has room for it.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 9:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2221
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Congrats JK!Another well deserved award.You truly are an amazing author.I,for one can say you really influenced alot of people adults and children alike into reading.Thank you for introducing the magical world of HP into our lives.You go JK!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 9:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2437
hbluvhp says:
Yeah for Children's Book Week and yeah for JK Rowling. I love all that this amazing woman has done to promote and encourage children's literacy through her amazing skills. She wins every award in my book!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 10:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1612
Hermione's younger sister says:
Author of the year? I'd say so! Definitely the most popular books like ever! Good job getting another award JK Rowling!!!
Posted May 14, 2008 at 10:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
*Wonder Witch* says:
She certainly deserves the "Author of the Year"! Not really a surprise I mean she really Rocks! Go J.K!!!!
-Ayse
Posted May 14, 2008 at 11:06 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
Tiame says:
Congratulations, J.K.R.!
You deserve it!
Posted May 15, 2008 at 1:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1558
Bright Eyes says:
She has to have set a world record for awards by now, right?
Posted May 15, 2008 at 4:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2498
School Governor says:
Many congratulations! This is not the first nor the last award for a brilliant book and fantastic author. Well deserved!
Posted May 15, 2008 at 8:01 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1376
snaily says:
She totally deserves the honour!! :-) Go, Jo!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted May 15, 2008 at 11:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1524
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Congratulations to Jo, she deserves it because Harry Potter is the best!
Posted May 15, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Congratulations to Mrs. Rowling for receiving this marvelous recognition! She truly deserves this reward, as she has introduced to many a reader the joys of simply opening a novel in today's technology-saturated world.
Posted May 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST
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