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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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GodricGryffindor says:
oh damn! I wish I lived in newyork, I wanna hear her read...
Posted May 9, 2006 at 7:49 PM EST
Witch
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Mariah* says:
Awww...i'm going to NYC next week!!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 7:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Oh my god!!! I have to go! I have to make my parents let me go!!! Are you sure its in Radio City Hall???
Posted May 9, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
That would be amazing to attend JK and Stephen King, too bad I won't be able to get to New York for it! :(
Posted May 9, 2006 at 7:58 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
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Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
I wish I could go. Meeting JKR.... *drifts off in pleasant thoughts*
Yay for Stephen King. Yay for Jo. Yay for everyone who gets to go.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 435
AvedisZildjians says:
Oh wow! I usually go to NYC in July, maybe she'll get there a little early? :)
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 338
Dangerous Dai says:
Bloody hell (sorry for the language) why i don`t live in N.Y???? i wish i could be there, that`s my wish for christmas.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 576
berries&cream says:
Woe ...that's really exciting too bad i wont be there!! people in NY are soo lucky!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:09 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
iNLoVeWitPiRaTes0fCaRiBeN says:
O thats so cool J.K. is really A cool person don't you think? i just can't wait for the seventh book!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 299
remember_c says:
Wow!!!! I wish i could go (well, so does everybody else)!! Most of the time, i love being Canadian... but at times like these, i wish i lived close by!!! All you lucky bums who get to go, get me an autograph!
And, its for a good cause! Wow, i am SO jealous of all those who will be there!!!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
How cool would it be to go and see her read that. I would be realy excited to go and see her read but I am pretty sure there's no way I could go....
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
Boy if only I had an extra $1,000. Wouldn't that be great to see and hear. You get an autographed book too!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 662
Rupert's Fangirl says:
Nooooo. New York get's everything. First Rupert, now this. I'm so jealous. It would be so great to see her.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST
Student
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Germz says:
Yay, im in new york.
i cood see her!
:)
<3 Germz.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:32 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
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A&Agang says:
I can't believe it. She is coming to the states. Now I wanna move to New York if only to actually see her. Three great authors in one place is such a great treat.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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jenn007a says:
Thats really cool, i love that she does all this stuff for charity!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:34 PM EST
Student
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Brooks Evans Potter says:
That is brilliant.Too bad I dont live in New York,I live in Southern California.Too bad for me,I wonder if she will ever visit here in California.Good luck to all of you from New York.:)
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:34 PM EST
Magical Menagerie Madam
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KimUnicorn says:
Stephen King and JK Rowling all in the same room? That's a dream combination...I'd die a happy woman after witnessing that!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:36 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
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Katie Bloom says:
I wish I could go to New York!!!!!!!!
I can belive it.... I think that from here it will be the closer taTH I can be of her!!!::
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 695
LunaLove#1 says:
JKR's coming to the States, but it's nowhere near where I live. I'd love for her or Stephen King to sign my book. They're both great authors. I hope any HPANA member planning to go to this event will tell us all about it!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
(Moderator)
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lbaylor says:
Oh this is great news. I wonder what she will be reading. I don't live in NY, but do live in the US. This would be great to see, i may need to figure out if i can get there with the kids and spouse oh the kids would love it as so would i. Will have to keep my eye out.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 695
LunaLove#1 says:
I know this is a totally unrelated topic, but I recently noticed the new banner, it's really nice! I hope any HPANA member planning to go to this event will tell us all about it!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:44 PM EST
Auror
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Saint Hedwig says:
That sounds awesome! I haven't read any of Stephen King's books but I heard they were pretty good, and he's pretty famous around here in New England. It's cool that he's a fan of JK's work. I'd love to contribute.
~
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:45 PM EST
Auror
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kermittounette says:
Oh wow that would be really cool! I hope one day to see her come to Montreal so I could go and visit and ask all the questions that struck into my head about her success!
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Mrs.Oddment-Tweak says:
no,no,no! Why don't I live in New York?
I wan't to go!
I do have family there...I might be able to go but I doubt it.
Posted May 9, 2006 at 8:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
Kingsley is the King says:
YES! dude I am going!!!! hooray for me
Posted May 9, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
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