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J.K. Rowling coming to New York for charity reading 
MAY 9, 2006 at 7:44 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: New York Times via Yahoo! News
For the first time in six years Harry Potter fans will have a chance to see and hear author JK Rowling as she will be coming to New York in August. Ms. Rowling will participate
in a charity reading for Stephen King's recently created charity, the Haven Foundation, with Stephen King and John Irving.
Mr. King's charity Haven Foundation helps performing artists who have suffered illnesses or debilitating accidents that prevent them from working, and for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières, an international medical group that brings emergency aid to people in disaster zones.
Tickets will range from $12.50 to $100 apiece, with $1,000 family packages including four orchestra seats and a signed book from each of the authors. All proceeds will go to the charities. Simon & Schuster and Scholastic are sponsoring the event.
Jo has not met Mr. King but knows that he is a fan of her books and when asked to attend said:
Stephen pretended to be in suspense about my answer, but frankly, this was easily one of the most enticing propositions ever put to me in an envelope.
Currently Radio City Music Hall has not posted the event on their calendar so please call the venue to find out more or keep checking their web site. As soon as we find out the exact date of the event we will be sure to let you know.
Earlier in the year a report popped up stating that Jo would be vacationing on the eastern end of Long Island in NY, so her trip in August may include a few days in the sun. Thanks to Eamon for this tip.
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Queen of the Fae
Points: 4057
marauderette says:
Cool! I think it is awesome that JK does this stuff (and the other authors too). I wish she had said something about the progress of book 7, though. Maybe when she is there we will learn something-some one is bound to ask! *fingers crossed*
Posted May 10, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
<3Emma<3Watson<3 says:
Oh poo! i wish i could go. if only i lived in new york. ive just had an idea - i could fly on the back of a hippogriff - L O L!! hope veryone has a good time!!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
<3Emma<3Watson<3 says:
Oh poo! i wish i could go. if only i lived in new york. ive just had an idea - i could fly on the back of a hippogriff!! hope veryone has a good time!!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 1:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1585
Timhghrolr says:
I've got to get tickets for this. Stephne King & JK are 2 of my favorite all time authors, so its amazing they are getting together for a single event.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 2:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
MINACAT says:
I wish i lived in Newyork. It would be so great to take my little boy to see her. Im jelous of all thepeople who will get to go.What a honor it will be for them to meet her and her her read on of her great books! Go J. K....
Posted May 10, 2006 at 2:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
That sounds great. I won't be going of course don't live in new york or any where near it. If you are going have fun!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 2:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
I love J.K Rowling. She helps so many charities by doing different things. I wish i lived in New York to be able to go and listen to her though as i don't think she has come to britain much for these things. Go JK!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 2:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1793
Enchanting Emily says:
I love how she is always helping in charities, it's so nice of her! Arg.. I'm near NYC but sadly I can't go. :(
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 962
PhoenixThestral says:
OH MY GOD!!! I'm getting chills literally. I so want to be there.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 166
Erikson Witch says:
What a fun opportunity! I think it's great that she's coming over to the US for something like this. I just wish I lived closer to where all the action is so I could check it out!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
Toph Rox!!! says:
I wish that it wasn't in august. I would go almost any other time. Since I have a baby due in august, I'm sure my doc won't let me travel that far. It sounds like so much fun.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:31 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9722
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Man, I'm kind of close to New York, but not close enough to just pick up and head out there. Maybe we'll learn a bit more about book 7 there?
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
Aww thats so nice of her!! Man I wish i was in New York!!!! I sooo would like to hear her read!!!!
<3 Nicole
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
Muggle
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Arcturus.Black says:
Im going! Definatly!! This would be great!! Will she read from book 7?
Posted May 10, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
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x-Adorkable-x says:
Ohh awesome, now just if I lived in New York. But I don't. Ohh pooo. But if anyone goes, have fun! What book is she reading from? But wow, the tics are somewhat expensive. Still, if you have the chance, go.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Professor
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Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I dont't live anywhere near New York, but if I did, I would so be there.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4021
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
JK Rowling is coming to New York!!! I live around 30 mintutes to an hour outside of NYC, where she will be! This is great. I know where I will be in August... Plus, she is going to the Hamptons for summer which is amazing. Living on Long Island rocks!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:12 PM EST
Witch
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Elphaba_Thropp says:
That's sooo good. Too bad I'm not in USA. Hope everyone that attends has fun
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Head Girl
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Padfoots Escape says:
That's so cool! i really wish that i could go, but i doubt is, i'm already going to alot of places over the summer...:(
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Wino Forever
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true half-blood prince says:
Oh, that's great. I'm right across the bridge from New York, an now I have a reason to go. I'm going to see if I can get tickets.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:44 PM EST
Witch
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Zoe Hurley says:
OOO i thought i was expecting to see her in leon this week, but she didnt come in the end.... It was a bit disapponiting!!! snif. Well, i hope you can see her new york, congrats!!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
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Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Wow, I'm only, like, a six hour drive away from there! Not that my parents would let me go, of course, but it's a cool thought to be that close to JKR! Yup, I'm totally aware what I sound like right now. Back away slowly. Got it.
*The MRS*
Posted May 10, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
It would be so cool, if JK Rowling could come to Denmark :P Hahaha.. But that's probably never going to happen. Oh well.....
Posted May 10, 2006 at 5:27 PM EST
Sparrow's Girl, Savy?
Points: 4231
Zhanna <3 J says:
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
*takes deep breath*
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYYYYYYYYYY
i'm soooo going
hahaha
i'm From NY, can life get sweeter than this? meeting the great author herself, in person
whoooohoooo
I'm so going to buy tickets right this moment, i love her for doing this
i hope i meet some of you guys there :0)
Posted May 10, 2006 at 5:32 PM EST
Student
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Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
I wish I lived in New York!!!!.... I want to go soooooo BAD!!!!!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 5:48 PM EST
Professor
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GeeMessy says:
I would love to go! but so far and away. I will not be surprised if tickets sell out like hotcakes and it is all for a good cause that will make the event even better.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:01 PM EST
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