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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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Student
Points: 297
Stacki says:
She keeps getting these awards. After all these years of writing these books and how she completed the Last book... She deserves EVERY AWARD!!!!
Posted Jan 31, 2008 at 11:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2778
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!This is such a great news!I'm so happy for JK.Congrats to you!You totally deserve this recognition!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 12:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3452
HufflepuffActress says:
Congratulations to Ms. J. K. Rowling. She certainly has brought people together with her writing. (I actually gave the books to my Grandma.)
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 1:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
RememberSnape says:
Wow! I don't think she'll ever be forgotten, she may hold the literature championship belt forever due to the fact that she's made an uncrossable line in reading.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 1:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Congrats to J.K. Rowling. How many more "Greatest Whatever" awards is she going to win?
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 1:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Bright Eyes says:
She's going to be going to awards ceremonies for the rest of her life - and then they'll name some awards after her haha.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 3:23 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2562
School Governor says:
Well done to Jo. It is great that her achievements are celebrated not just in literary circles.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 3:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 982
Helena xx says:
Thats excellent news!!!! Well Done JK Rowling!!!!!
After all this time having written the books and she still DEFINATELY deserves the award!!!!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 6:09 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 321
x_loony_lovegood_x says:
Thats great! She really deserves it, she should be very proud of what she has created.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 6:15 AM EST
Squib
Points: 197
GINERVA'S TWIN says:
Oh thats a good news.
Jo has spent 10 years of her life writing HP.And from this she has taught every single person that one should not lose heart after some sad thing that happens to him/her(in case of Jo:the death of her mother)and continue one's struggle to achieve the thing that one wants.......
The thing I want to tell is that Jo taught everyone (especially to HP fans)to live a life of success......so she undoubtedly deserves this award and all the other awards she has and will be nominated for.
<3 GINERVA'S TWIN :D
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 7:12 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Horcrunks says:
They should name her great everything, not just great Britton, but I guess if it suits her it's good by me!!!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 7:42 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2325
Nataly says:
She just can't stop collecting her awards, can she?! Congratulations to Rowling! You really deserve it
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 8:40 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8846
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Can't argue with any of this. Wonderful recognition and very much deserved. Congratulations!!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 9:17 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2562
snaily says:
Great news!!
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.
An honour well-deserved!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 9:24 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27599
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Woot!
YAY for JKR!! She deserves it!!!!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 11:18 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2605
hplover234 says:
Man, I have posted a comment in forever! I just wanted to say congratulations to J.K.! She totally deserves whatever comes her way!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 2:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 753
Bleak Angel says:
That is great news! Congratulations to J.K! and such a nice article too.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 2:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2220
Pheonixflames says:
I agree...JKR has made a change, I have to say I love reading more since I read her books, and seem to look for similar authors who write like her, but nothing compares to JKR! She's the best :D Congrats to JKR on her award!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 3:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
humes says:
Due congratulations on a great award, beating out the likes of Gordon Brown, Andy Murray and David Beckham, who all had notable years for Britain... Looking forward to hearing more.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 3:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1254
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Wow, Jo's been getting a lot of rewards lately! Good for her, she deserves every one!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 3:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
Wow...a lot of awards. Congrats to her again. I wonder if she remembers all the awards she has won over the years. =)
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 5:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
That's cool! Jo has a awards and are on a lot of lists!!! So happy for her!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 5:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
It's really true and I am very happy to hear that she won. She brought something great to my life that I never thought that I would have, and even as I get older Harry Potter will always be in my heart.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2609
hbluvhp says:
"Brilliantly British" I love that!
Well here's another award for our fearless leader! Congrats JK Rowling....you certainly do have some serious global appeal.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 7:44 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I never had anything but positive thoughts of Britain.
I was always jealous of British people and still am.
I loved it when I was there and I LOVE the accent!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 9:58 PM EST
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
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