J.K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling is the author of six celebrated novels, and soon to be a seventh in the Harry Potter series. On July 21, 2007, her newest book and last in this phenomenally successful series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released. One of the earlier books in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was named an ALA Notable Book and recognized with prizes as diverse as an Anthony Award for Best Young Adult Mystery and a Best Science-Fiction/Fantasy Novel award from Disney Adventures magazine. She has also been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Ms. Rowling lives in Scotland with her family.