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SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 at 4:39 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Scholastic
Scholastic, the U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter books, announced the final schools that will be participating in J.K. Rowling's Open Book Tour. Schools from Los Angeles and New Orleans round out the three areas in which students will listen to Ms. Rowling read from the last book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, answer questions about the entire series, and sign a book for every student.
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin welcomed
Scholastic to New Orleans and said:
As we continue to accelerate our recovery, our children must be at the forefront of our efforts. This program communicates to them that they are important to us and that we want to ensure that they have a high quality of life. By focusing on New Orleans, Ms. Rowling and Scholastic demonstrate their commitment to our youth and our rebuilding.
Two days ago, Scholastic also announced a list of 40 schools who would be participating in Los Angeles. LAUSD Superintendent David Brewer III welcomed Scholastic to Los Angeles and said:
Literacy is a number one priority for all our children and we are always looking for ways to motivate our students to enjoy reading. Our ongoing partnership with Scholastic and its commitment to schools, teachers and children has played an integral role in achieving our literacy goals. I would like to thank J.K. Rowling and Scholastic for including students from the Los Angeles Unified School District on Ms. Rowling’s Open Book Tour.
Congratulations to all the schools.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1867
Silver_Lining says:
Wow I seriously wish i went to one of those schools.
1st to comment, methinks!
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 5:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Luvky schools.. Hope my school "was" there!! Have fun everybody
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 5:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
Wow, the students of those schools are so lucky, I would love to ask her questions on the books. I would also give anything for a signed copy.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 5:41 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3073
Tikihaha says:
Mega, mega, mega jealous!! You guys get to meet Herself!
I think it's a brilliant opportunity for Scholastic and JK Rowling to spread the enjoyment of reading - such a great idea for a book tour.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 5:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I wish I could participate. They are so lucky! I wish them to have a good time.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 5:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Oh my god!!! Those schools are so lucky!!! If only then came and picked some school from Houston! Have fun for those school!
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 6:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2651
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Man i wish i was one of those school. I woluld love to meet and have her sigen my book. Those like kids who get to meet her.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 6:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
Why couldn't she go to Texas! Nobody ever goes to Texas, an it's the third largest state I think! Those schools are sooo lucky!
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 6:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
I am so glad to hear the JK and scholastic chose New Orleans as a stop on the book tour. What a great city getting some worthy visitors to promote literacy and the love of reading!
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 6:32 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
That's great for the kids in these cities! I have family in New Orleans. It would be wonderful if one of my cousins could attend this event. This city deserves something good, after everything they have been through in the past 2 years. My aunt still isn't in her house!
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 6:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1681
DumbledoresArmy says:
I wish they could also enter the private schools as well so I could be able to win.
I can't wait until she comes to New Orleans.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 7:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 928
Moggiesmom says:
Bravo J.K. Bravo! Those schools and those kids sure can use a break from what they are still going through. ^..^
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 7:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Gosh, there so lucky! Ahh, it's not Cool! Oh well.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 7:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1657
CharmedPotter says:
Why can't Ms. Rowling come to other countries as well? Her fans are spread all over the world, not just US or UK. I have to say that this is kinda unfair. She has NEVER gone anywhere else apart from those two countries.
*sigh*
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 8:14 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wait, only the students from LA and New Orleans? Only STUDENTS?!?! What if I wanted to go! AH! NOT FAIR!
~Drish~
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 8:48 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
WOOO!
I hope I win the other part!!
:D
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 9:23 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I wish that these HP related things would come here to Florida or anywhere near me!
This Scholastic thing sounds fun.
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 9:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
How lucky for the students who attend those schools! That's a very nice program that Scholastic is putting on!
Posted Sep 12, 2007 at 11:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Those schools that are picked sure are going to get a once in a lifetime experience. They are so lucky!!!!!
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 12:12 AM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3673
SnoopyLover says:
Yet another reason why JKR is the coolest author on the planet. So glad that she is going to New Orleans to help support the kids there. Los Angeles is just far enough away that my kid will not have a chance to participate there. Bummer.
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 12:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Those LUCKY LUCK LUCKY kids are going to go to that.. I'm highly jealous :(
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 2:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3571
HufflepuffActress says:
Wonder if I could convince my old schools I should not have graduated and get enrolled so I can get my book signed?
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 3:10 AM EST
Student
Points: 203
Hollix says:
thats awesome.I wish I was there in person ?-?.Why can't my school do such things?
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 6:34 AM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
WUHOO!!! Pansyful Represent! =D glad that our school is going to participate in this event. i can't wait for this to happen. i want to see JK and just hear stuff she has to say
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 7:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
You lucky, LUCKY children!!!!!!!!! Oh how I wish that I lived nearer, I don't live anywhere near either of them!!!!!!!
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 3:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2576
Mystique says:
What a great oppourtunity for the kids at these schools! I wish i could meet her, i am so envious!
Posted Sep 13, 2007 at 4:28 PM EST
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