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JANUARY 31, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Telegraph via The Leaky Cauldron
Last month we let you know that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was one of three nominees
for this year's Morgan Stanley Great Briton 2007 awards.
Ms. Rowling won the arts category and was named the Morgan Stanley Overall Great Briton of 2007, with the judges saying, "Miss Rowling had transformed the world's view of Britain."
From the article:
A publishing phenomenon, JK Rowling has changed reading habits and patterns worldwide. The success of the Harry Potter books - the final novel in the series sold 11 million copies in its first 24 hours - has united a generation of children and parents in a genuine love of reading.
The Judges felt Miss Rowling had transformed the world's view of Britain and that her books are "brilliantly British." That she also managed to top the best-seller list in France with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the first English-language author to do so, is a further testament to her global appeal.
Rowling has left an indelible mark on the nation's literary history, which is why the judges insisted that she should receive double honours, winning the arts category and be named the Morgan Stanley Overall Great Briton of 2007.
Congratulations to Ms. Rowling.
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Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Her Harry Potter books are wonderfully British. That is a great award for her to receive. Congratulations to her again.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 10:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Congratulations! She totaly deserves that award. She's just such a great autor, she derserves to win any award she nominated for.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 10:18 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
"Brilliantly British"...I can but agree with every point the jury mentions. Another well-deserved award, and it should seem that she will receive a few more every year. I personally very grateful to her for all I've learnt in English thanks to her books. I hope she will publish more and try other genres.
Posted Feb 2, 2008 at 5:37 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
The Judges felt Miss Rowling had transformed the world's view of Britain and that her books are "brilliantly British."
Just think what she's also done for British tourism!
How many HP fans now want to visit Britain, go to Kings Cross Station, and go to the sites where they've filmed the movies? I know I do!!
Posted Feb 2, 2008 at 6:07 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
sweetvanillamint01 says:
Congrats to Jo! :) I'm happy for her. She deserves all the awards and special citations they give her! She's pure genius! :) Bravo!
Posted Feb 2, 2008 at 8:02 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Very well deserved...Hope that there will be more.
Posted Feb 3, 2008 at 2:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Congratulations, once again, to Jo on yet another award. She deserves it!
Posted Feb 4, 2008 at 9:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
She is amazing. She deserves a lot of awards. I'll remember Harry Potter for ever. I love her books so much!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2008 at 2:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Congratulations, Jo! You deserve every single award/nomination that you have ever received and more!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2008 at 4:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 244
Lily_14 says:
It's great that she is receiving so many awards...she totally deserves it!! Congratulations to her!
Posted Feb 4, 2008 at 4:56 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
Congrats to J.K. Rowling.
Posted Feb 4, 2008 at 5:36 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
More congrats to Jo Rowling! She just keeps on winning all these awards, it's been one incredible and worthwhile year for her.
Posted Feb 13, 2008 at 3:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 150
icar says:
It true! JKR changed the world!! She has beaten the modern and techie world by warming our heart with her writing. I hope that she'll continue bewitching us with her creativity. Congratulations Ms. Rowling!! and Thank you!
Posted Feb 14, 2008 at 2:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well it rains, it pours! the awards keep rolling in, all of whihc she deserves... she has earned all of them.
Posted Feb 16, 2008 at 11:38 AM EST
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