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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, 4th Class
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'Arry + Hermy says:
Wow, I can't believe there is two amazing authors such as Steven King and JK Rowling! Sounds like a great event!!!!!!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:03 PM EST
Witch
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Divadancer4life says:
wow I wish I could go I would love to hear her read.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:09 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
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fooch48 says:
AWESOME!!! live in NY about a 40 min train ride to the city. I hope I can get tix!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:10 PM EST
Head Girl
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Livian Silver says:
That's great for the people who can get to NY!
I would love to see here come down to Australia some time, but of course only _after_ she has finished Book 7. Wouldn't want to have that delayed for anything.
I know this is a little off topic, but there didn't seem to be a big fuss about the last book that came out, which is a shame. I would really love to see something HUGE done for the last book.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
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American Harry Potter says:
That's exciting to hear that she is coming here to the United States! She should come down to Atlanta! If not, I can always go up to New York. Haven't been there since 9/11. I want to go back.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Auror
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tonks 27 says:
Are you kidding me?! i'm taking a vacation in that region...but in july! oh how i WISH i could be there...just to see or hear her!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:13 PM EST
Witch
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~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I wish I lived in New York! I klive half way across the country form there! I hate NewYorkers!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:18 PM EST
Auror
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Roswelladdict says:
While this is exciting news, I would rather know she was at home finishing up book seven. But alas, she will be here and it is all for a great cause.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Hermione's younger sister says:
That is soooooo cool! Why does she always go to New York? It is soooooo unfair. I would love to go and see her in real life!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Witch
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The 4th Champion says:
I live near New York! It's great that she is doing this charity.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Remmy4193 says:
That's cool, going to New York to read for charity! Those tickets are pretty expensive, all the way up to $100, that's a lot but it's to help others.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:42 PM EST
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Since the Start says:
I saw JK a few years back when she came to the SkyDome in Toronto... it was really good. I hope the NY fans have a great time!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:47 PM EST
Witch
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Kelly Ann Snape says:
If only I lived in New York. It would so be worth a $100.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 10:50 PM EST
Lily Potter
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~*~Millie~*~ says:
Awsome wish I could go
But unfortunalty I live on hte otherside of the world
Anyone know what book she will be reading???
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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.- LexiBabi -. says:
Sounds great...Jo is doing lots of activities that includes charities...love her, my favourite author ever...:D:D:D
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Oh my gosh! I wish I lived in New York! then I would have a slight chance of meeting her! That would be so awesome! Well that's great that she is doing another chariy thingy, she does a lot of them and I say good for her!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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MRC says:
That's so wonderful! I wonder what she's going to read? How much of their books do the authors get to present? I bet she'll be wonderful...
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:12 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It would be fun to attend. Imagine the experience you would have to be in the same room and be able to see and hear every detail.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:14 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
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harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Ooh how cool. I wish I lived in New York to go see it. Seeing Jo in person would be great!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:20 PM EST
Wizard
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cmenges says:
This is SOOOOO exciting. I live here in New York. I think I am going to try to get tickets.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:26 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
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Smileyradcliffe says:
I think what she is doing is great. she is amazing person and a great writer
:)
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:32 PM EST
rockstar
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Harry_J Potter says:
>.< Figures, I'd be there if I had decided on the NY campus for my school, BUT NO! I'll be on the opposite end of the country... figures... =P
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:33 PM EST
Head Girl
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DJan says:
Wow J.K i will be there , yeaaa I am so happy.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:36 PM EST
Squib
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Bjizzle says:
Gosh if i was only like 2,000 miles east I would be a very excited man.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:53 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
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Firestrike212 says:
Hey thats really cool. Way to go JKR!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:55 PM EST
Witch
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hermioneadmirer says:
That is so cool that my two favorite authors are getting together.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 11:59 PM EST
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