J. K. Rowling launches Harry Potter at Home, casting a charm against quarantine boredom

Harry Potter at Home aims to be a new hub for parents and teachers in need of content to keep kids learning and entertained. J. K. Rowling is supplying a welcome dose of magic during the COVID-19 pandemic with Harry Potter at Home.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2020-04-01 14:20:14 UTC ]

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Times Literary Supplement offers free advertising to indies

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-08 04:53:42 UTC ]
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Faber announces online programme for readers

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Wizarding World Introduces Harry Potter at Home

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J.K. Rowling is waging war on kids’ boredom with a new digital hub for Harry Potter fans.

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J. K. Rowling launches Harry Potter at Home, casting a charm against quarantine boredom

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