J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter book series. She is a British author, screenwriter, and producer who is best known for her seven-book Harry Potter series. The series follows the life of a young orphan named Harry Potter who discovers he is a wizard and attends the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn magic and battle the evil Lord Voldemort.
The Harry Potter series has become a cultural phenomenon and is one of the best-selling book series of all time, with over 500 million copies sold worldwide. The books have been translated into over 80 languages and have also been adapted into a successful series of films, theme parks, and merchandise.
J.K. Rowling has won numerous awards for her writing and philanthropy and is considered one of the most influential and successful authors of our time. She has written several other books for both adults and children, including The Casual Vacancy, Cormoran Strike series, and the standalone novel The Ickabog.