J.K. Rowling, whose full name is Joanne Rowling, was born on July 31, 1965 in Yate, England. She is a British novelist best known for writing the world-renowned Harry Potter series. Rowling conceived the idea for the series during a delayed train journey from Manchester to London in 1990. Rowling's earnings and success skyrocketed with the success of the seven-book series, which was translated into several languages and sold over 500 million copies worldwide. With this acclaim, Rowling became the first author to become a billionaire. However, her spending on charitable causes and the high taxes in the UK resulted in her losing her billionaire status. In addition to Harry Potter, Rowling has also written companion books like "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," "Quidditch Through the Ages," and "The Tales of Beedle the Bard". She uses the pseudonyms Robert Galbraith and Newt Scamander for some of her books. Rowling has faced significant backlash due to her assertive and controversial comments on transgender rights, causing her to face controversies during her career. Despite the controversies, Rowling's Harry Potter series has left an enormous impact on literature, inspiring an entire generation of readers and contributing to the resurgence of reading among children in the 21st century. She received a Bachelor’s in French and Classics at the University of Exeter and then moved to London to work for Amnesty International. Rowling currently resides in Scotland with her family. She is known for her philanthropy work, particularly in the areas of multiple sclerosis, a disease that took her mother's life, and for underprivileged children.
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