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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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sis <3 says:
wow, how cool would it be to hear her read from one of the books! -or any other book...
Yep, would defently be cool, but agian... I don't live in NY !!!
grr, he he
-christina
Posted May 11, 2006 at 10:04 AM EST
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superduperpotter says:
She is soooo bloody generous. i have never known another celebrity to have given up so much for charity. Go JK!!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 965
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Dang !!! I wish i lived in new york.Curse you new yorkers!...just kidding...
Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST
Auror
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Pheonixflames says:
I would love to be able to go to this event...but unfortunatly I dont live in New York...But I hope all who are able to attend have a very enjoyable time and send us some pictures!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 1:44 PM EST
Take That Tracy Owen
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Diggory Sister !!! says:
Oh well, Im not from Mew York. It would be great if I was though.
Posted May 11, 2006 at 2:05 PM EST
Head Girl
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randomnessthoughts says:
Aw I wish I could go!! What will she be reading??
Posted May 11, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
Seer
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Brittany Radcliffe says:
OH MY GOSH! if i had a $1000 to throw out i would def give it to this charity so i could get me a copy of a signed book by her!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
I want to live in New York! Why do they always get all the fun. Why doesn't she come to Chicago.
Posted May 11, 2006 at 5:50 PM EST
Witch
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~PATD official stalker~ says:
She is just sooo nice i love the way she spends her money!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 6:05 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
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magiclover13 says:
I wish I lived in New York! That would be so cool!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Student
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#1Dan/Rupert/Emma*Fan* says:
I wish I was in New York at that certain time!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:12 PM EST
Wizard
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minister of muggles says:
OOOH. i want to go. I gotta get seats soon before they're all taken. Nice
Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:24 PM EST
Auror that never talks
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KaKe3535 says:
O.m.g that would be soo awesome if i lived in New York.. i would so goo.. and the lucky people in New York get a chance to meet J.K. Rowling.. luckies
Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:52 AM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
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eudaemonia says:
Well if she's planning to make her stay longer than a couple of days, she may just spend her (and Harry's) birthday here in the States. The weekend right before this reading is Lumos in Vegas. It's just a quick plane ride away. (That is, if that New York Magazine report is correct in its details -- spending six figures in the Hamptons for just a couple of days? Unlikely.)
*shrugs* I'm not planning on going (to Lumos), but it's just an idea. A nice appearance at a fan gathering right before the series ends, you know?
Posted May 12, 2006 at 2:23 AM EST
Auror
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Pema says:
What a great fundraiser! I really wish I could go and see how JK Rowling would read her own book. That'd be AMAZING!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 3:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
That would be so good to go to! Too bad JK will never probably come to Australia :(, Im so jealous of people living in NY!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:07 AM EST
Auror
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phoenix_feathers says:
Ha, that's so JKR! That's really awesome, and now I wish that I lived closer to NYC. I hope that they raise a lot of money because it's for a really good cause! Go JKR!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 10:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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leeanne.Cullen says:
Thats good it's a shame i don't live in america...Oh well they're be chances..........................................
Leeanne xxx
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Student
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Moyra says:
That woman is amzing, charities, premieres, children, and Book 7!!!! seriously i think she should take a break...but thn again!!! I cant wait till book 7!! :P:P:P
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
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Nienna Narmolanya says:
Ehh, yet again, I'm reading the articles backwards and I've heard this one twice. Oh well, I don't mind not going I guess - I dunno why, but I guess it'll be great for those who are actually going!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 9:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
I'm so happy that a great author like stephen king recognizes JK's brillaint work!and he is write many people will come give money for a very good cause!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST
Queen of Blah
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snuffles563 says:
grrr i live on the other side of the world *laughs* ah anyways....its really nice what Jo does for charity and stuff...^_^
*laughs* So it a charity and holiday eh?? cool :D
Posted May 13, 2006 at 2:04 AM EST
Professor
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ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
Awww.......
im not in New york
WAT a shame.
Posted May 13, 2006 at 5:47 AM EST
Auror
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JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...going to check her out and see, if she talks about the 7th book or maybe an 8th?
Jaystarr
Posted May 13, 2006 at 10:15 AM EST
Prefect
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Dobby's Hous Elf says:
That's a cool Idea, I REALLY wish i could go, it would be awsome to meet her in person. Maybe someday...
Posted May 13, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Head Boy
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øffe-joe687½ says:
Yeah, man that is cool, and stuff.
What was this about again???
Posted May 14, 2006 at 5:45 AM EST
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