J.K. Rowling jabs at Christian fundamentalists
Author J.K. Rowling on Monday took a wry swipe at Christian fundamentalists who deploy the phrase, "I'm praying for you." Speaking at the 2016 PEN America Literary Gala, the "Harry… More
J.K. Rowling Defends Donald Trump For A Great Reason (And Yes, There Is One Great Reason)
While being honored Monday night at the 2016 PEN Literary Gala & Free Expression Awards, Harry Potter wizard J.K. Rowling defended everyone's right to free speech — including Donald… More
JK Rowling Honored At 2016 PEN Literary Gala — Here Are Inspiring Quotes From Her Speech
The 2016 PEN Literary Gala & Free Expression Awards was Monday night at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where author and ardent defender of… More
JK Rowling Honored by PEN for Literary and Humanitarian Work
NEW YORK (AP) — J.K. Rowling’s passion for free expression is so strong it extends to someone she’d otherwise not care to discuss: Donald Trump. Speaking Monday night before hundreds… More
J.K. Rowling Has Choice Words for Donald Trump—and Some of His Detractors
JK Rowling built her career on a series about the triumph of freedom and justice over fear and bigotry—and these days, she sees those themes playing out in politics… More
Real life hero J.K. Rowling to receive PEN award for literary service
On Monday, PEN America announced that Harry Potter creator Twitter all-starand all-around good human J.K. Rowling will receive the 2016 PEN/ Allen Foundation Literary Service Award at PEN's annual… More
JK Rowling’s Latest Honor: PEN Award for Literary Service
JK Rowling is set to become the recipient of PEN America’s PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award, the Associated Press reports More
PEN American Center Awards Free-Speech Prize To J.K. Rowling
The free-speech organization PEN American Center says it is giving its 2016 PEN/Allen award to author J.K. Rowling. The prize honors "a critically acclaimed author whose work embodies its… More
JK Rowling to Receive PEN Award for Literary Service
NEW YORK — J.K. Rowling's latest honor isn't only for her writing.The "Harry Potter" author is to receive the PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award, PEN America told The Associated… More
PEN America to Honor J.K. Rowling, Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch at Annual Literary Gala
Through her writing, Rowling engenders imagination, empathy, humor, and a love of reading, along the way revealing moral choices that help us understand ourselves. More
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