J.K. Rowling’s next book, ‘The Ickabog,’ will be available free online

The Harry Potter series creator is also asking her young readers to supply illustrations for the print version of the novel, available in November. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-26 15:11:00 UTC ]

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Revelo Persona! Which Harry Potter Character Are You Based on Your Enneagram Type?

Revelo persona! Find out which of nine awesome and magical Harry Potter characters you are with this Harry Potter Enneagram quiz. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-09 10:34:01 UTC ]
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Debut YA by Member of Chippewa Tribe Sells in Seven-Figure Deal

'The Firekeeper's Daughter' by Angeline Boulleywas acquired by Tiffany Liao at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers after a 12-bidder auction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle Kids Edition -- Amazon launches ebook reader for younger bookworms

Amazon has launched a child-friendly version of its Kindle ereader -- the Kindle Kids Edition. At $110, this special edition device is slightly more expensive than the cheapest Kindle, but it has one massive advantage that will appeal to parents, kids and others: it is free from ads. But there... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2019-10-07 15:55:49 UTC ]
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Wizarding World Digital launches with Harry Potter fan club and app

Wizarding World Digital has launched with the Official Harry Potter Fan Club through its first app, a Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts mobile companion, and a new, interactive Wizarding World website. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-01 17:45:18 UTC ]
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Warner Bros. to open Harry Potter exhibit in Flatiron

Warner Bros. Entertainment has leased a large Flatiron District retail space at 935 Broadway for a Harry Potter-themed exhibit that will allow fans to experience the enchanted world of the... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2019-09-23 17:24:39 UTC ]
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Keeping the Lights On During Banned Books Week (shelftalker)

Reflecting on the ways that we “softly” censor books for young readers by the titles we recommend in the bookstore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-23 12:00:51 UTC ]
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W H Smith's Pete Selby says lack of diversity means book industry is ‘failing’ children

Pete Selby, head of books for W H Smith, has called on the book industry to make the high street more diverse and inclusive for young readers, saying that diversity is going to become a "significant" part of WHS' strategy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 19:12:13 UTC ]
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Quiz: Which Triwizard Champion from Harry Potter Are You?

Take this Triwizard champion quiz to find out which of the competitors from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-09-20 10:36:45 UTC ]
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7 of the Funniest Weasley Moments From the Harry Potter Books

Dark as the Harry Potter books may get, you can always count on a Weasley for a laugh. Here are some of the Weasley siblings' funniest moments. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-09-19 10:38:47 UTC ]
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Things get weird when a neural net is trained on text adventure games

We've seen people turn neural networks to almost everything from drafting pickup lines to a new Harry Potter chapter, but it turns out classic text adventure games may be one of the best fits for AI yet. This latest glimpse into what artificial intel... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-09-11 19:39:00 UTC ]
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Meet Stacy Nethercoat, a 2019 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree

Stacy Nethercoat Vice president, cloud solutions Tech Data Corp. Educational background: Bachelor's of Business Administration, University of Iowa What was your first ever paid job? I worked at a fast food place called "Pans & Irons" What is your favorite movie of all time? The Harry... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-09-11 10:40:59 UTC ]
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Pavilion 'casts on' with first Harry Potter knitting book

Pavilion Books has landed the first official Harry Potter knitting book which will allow fans to "cast on with needles and wands" to recreate Hogwarts’ house scarves and Mrs Weasley’s Christmas jumper. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-10 22:06:21 UTC ]
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Allbirds’s new sneaker collaboration isn’t as weird as it sounds

The sneaker startup and the boxed water brand Just may seem like odd bedfellows, but the companies share goals and material technology. Sneaker brands are famous for their unusual collaborations. Take shoe startup Koio, which recently launch a croissant-inspired sneaker with baker Dominique... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-09-04 11:15:21 UTC ]
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Harry Potter banned in Catholic school after exorcists advise its dark magic is real.

J. K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter series is once again in the news after it was banned by the St. Edward Catholic School in Tennessee. The epic fantasy series focused on young wizard Harry Potter who battles against the forces of evil is, allegedly, not fantasy enough. Reverend Dan Reehil... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-03 16:05:18 UTC ]
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Harry Potter removed from Tennessee Catholic school library

A Catholic school in Tennessee has removed the Harry Potter books from its library after the school's priest decided they could cause a reader to conjure evil spirits. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-03 12:14:12 UTC ]
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Catholic School Bans Harry Potter Books, Claiming Its Spells And Curses Are Real

The Rev. Dan Reehil warned that reading the spells in the J.K. Rowling novels could conjure up actual evil spirits. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2019-09-02 19:47:12 UTC ]
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Which Ravenclaw from Harry Potter Are You?

If you are an avid reader, there’s a good chance you’re also a Ravenclaw. But which one are you? Take our quiz to find out! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-08-21 10:32:47 UTC ]
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Mischief Managed: 12 YA Books for Fans of The Marauders From Harry Potter

Obsessed with James, Sirius, Remus and Peter? Categorized by each member, here are 12 YA books for Marauders fans and fans of the Harry Potter books. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-08-20 10:35:27 UTC ]
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Quiz: Which Owl From Harry Potter Are You Based On Your Reading Habits?

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Remember the Food in Harry Potter?

I was a passionate Harry Potter fan as a kid (and teenager…and adult). I obsessed over the plots and characters, ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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