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APRIL 11, 2007 at 9:46 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Scholastic
To kick off their publicity campaign
"THERE WILL SOON BE 7" Scholastic, the U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter books, announced this morning the schedule for the 37 library tour schedule for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Knight Bus Tour.
The tour will launch on June 1, 2007 from New York City and will travel to 37 libraries across the country, ending back in New York at Scholastic headquarters to kick off the release of the seventh book at 12:01 a.m. on July 21, 2007.
The list of cities include libraries in Providence & Boston, MA; Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, NY; Newark, NJ; Philadeplia, PA; Cleveland, OH: Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco in CA.
You can go here to read the full list of libraries and dates or here to read the press release.
Lisa Holton, President of Scholastic Trade and Book Fairs, Scholastic says:
We know that one of the most incredible things about Harry Potter is the amazing discussion that it ignites among fans of all ages. The Knight Bus tour is the perfect way to let fans from across the country share their Harry Potter experience as they await the conclusion of this remarkable series.
Members of the public will be able to do the following at each location:
In each location where the bus stops, fans will be invited to board the Knight Bus and share on video their thoughts and feelings about the Harry Potter books. Select video clips from each location will be uploaded for viewing and sharing on http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter. Additionally, each person will receive a unique username and password so that they can view their own video online.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Oh My Goodness.
The Knight Bus.
Is coming.
To St. Louis.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obviously I'll be there, costume and all!
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 1:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Cant they cross the border into Canada? We are closer than L.A!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 1:27 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
All of those smaller states...some of them have THREE stops and Texas doesn't even get ONE???? Good grief... Not that I would be able to drive all over the state, but you would think that we would at least merit one stop.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 1:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
The whole idea of the 'HPDH' Knight Bus seems like a very nice thing to do. Too bad I'm not living in UK.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 1:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
Los Angeles? Oh snap!
Saturday 7/7 2-5 pm
Los Angeles Public Library - Central Library
I am so going to be there! This is so exciting! AH! Seriously, I am so cheering and AH!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 1:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
lorrin_angel says:
That would be so cool to see the tour but unfortantly the nearest one is in phili. thats a 3 hour drive no way i can make it to that. But defently cant wait for the next book to come out.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 1:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Why can't they stop at my hometown, Las Vegas? I mean, come on, if any town needs to be encouraged to read more, it's here!
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 2:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
This sounds very cool. Would love to participate in something like this.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 2:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
Thats soo cool. i wish it was coming to my hometown but it is coming somewhat near me. maybe i should try to go.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 2:34 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1017
//*Gim*\\ says:
Cooool...
Too bad there wont be any tours here....
aaahh..haha
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:01 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
I am very interested to see how many fans show up for these bus stops...I think each and every stop will be total mayhem! I'm not sure I'd go for the video experience they're providing, but it sure is tempting to climb aboard the Knight Bus. Any of the Chicago ones are possible for us too....
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
That is so AMAZING!! I would love to do that! Too bad my sisters would probably woulndt want to take me to San Fransisco! Maybe I should beg???
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Well, the closest visit for the bus is Cleveland. It would be worth the drive but it's scheduled on a bad day. Already too much scheduled that day. I just realized that I haven't reserved my book 7 and now I'm not sure what to do. Our family vacation is that week. Should I just try to snag a copy from some place like a WalMart the day it's released or reserve a copy have it mailed to my home and wait until I get home to read it. I think the waiting would kill me! Oh the difficulties!
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
That is so cool!!! Why don't they do that in the UK? I wish they would.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
Nothing in Texas, so nothing for me. I guess the Southern US is just too...Bible Belt. Too many fundamentalist Christians protesting the innate evil in Potter.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:43 PM EST
Rose Weasley
Points: 3179
KristiD says:
And there are no Harry Potter fans in the southeastern United States?
COME TO FLORIDA! :)
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:45 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 420
Raccoon_Patronus says:
Oh, cool! I wanna take the tour. Anyone giving away tickets, I would graciously accept them. *Winks and nudges* Oh well, maybe some time I could go in the future.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
AAAARRRGGH!!! Nothing ever comes to my area!!! Not to sound selfish or anything, but if only just once something exciting like that would happen around here... Oh well... as long as I get my copy of DH, I'll be happy.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 3:58 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
OF COURSE! nothing is even near where I live...
I would love to take part in this and to see the Knight Bus.
its cool how it ends back in NY just in time for DH.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 4:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
WOOHOO!! It's coming to Chicago!! I hope it actually looks like the Knight Bus! So cool - I'm goin'!
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 4:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 685
Gryffindor's prefect says:
I wish I could go, but I dont live in the US. Even in I did, I would have exams at that time!
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 4:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Cool, will Bloomsbury organise something similar in the UK. I hope so.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 4:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 940
witch_pirate says:
That's exciting! no where near me though D:
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 5:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
That's so cool. What a good way to keep kids interested in reading and foster discussions for future book club interest and stuff.
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 5:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
That would be so awesome! For once something to do with Harry Potter is actually going to happen in California, and better yet, near where I live!
xoxo*^*amy*^*
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 5:51 PM EST
Gryffindor's Captain
Points: 15176
DarkVamp says:
Oh, well, I'm an American, which I don't think I'll be able to go though.
Because just because my parents will probably so no. =]
Posted Apr 11, 2007 at 6:04 PM EST
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