Harry Potter is a wonderful fantasy series from author J.K. Rowling. The books about the boy wizards and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry were also made into popular and beloved films. You can find more Harry Potter information and resources in our Harry Potter section.

Here is the latest Harry Potter news from Writers Write:

Video: Original Harry Potter Cover Art Sells for $1.9 Million at Auction (2024-06-27): The original illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone sold for $1.9 million at a Sotheby's auction.

Scholastic Unveils New Harry Potter Covers by Brian Selznick (2018-05-17): Scholastic has unveiled new covers it will publish for the Harry Potter series. The covers are illustrated by Brian Selznick.

Harry Potter History of Magic Books to Published in Conjunction With Exhibition (2017-07-19): Two Harry Potter books about the History of Magic will be published by Bloomsbury in October 2017.

J.K. Rowling: No More Harry Potter Stories After Cursed Child (2016-08-01): JK Rowling says there will be no more stories about Harry Potter after the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

First Look at Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Illustrated Edition (2016-04-08): Here is a first look at the upcoming illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It is illustrated by Jim Kay.

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Chair Up for Auction (2016-03-12): The chair J.K. Rowling used to write the first two Harry Potter books is being auctioned off. The oak chair will have an opening bid of $45,000.

Scholastic Releases Cover of New Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2015-03-27): Scholastic has released the cover of the upcoming illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

J.K. Rowling Calls New Harry Potter Bibliography Mind-Boggling (2015-03-03): Philip Errington, the director of children's books at Sotheby's, has written the definitive Harry Potter bibliography which J.K. Rowling calls mind-boggling.

Images From Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Revealed (2015-01-19): Scholastic has released some images from the upcoming illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling Writes New Story About Off-Stage Harry Potter Character Celestina Warbeck (2014-08-18): J.K. Rowling has written an essay and a song about an obscure Harry Potter character. Celestina the Singing Sorceress has quite a colorful past. And she can really sing.

J.K. Rowling Remembers the Battle of Hogwarts (2014-05-02): J.K. Rowling remembers the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts and reveals how she hated killing some of her characters.

J.K. Rowling to Write Screenplays for New Films Set in Harry Potter Universe (2013-09-12): J.K. Rowling cuts deal with Warner Bros. to write screenplays for new films set in the Harry Potter universe.

New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Cover Revealed (2013-08-01): Scholastic has revealed the new cover for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Scholastic Unveils New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Cover (2013-07-19): Scholastic has unveiled the new cover art for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by Kazu Kibuishi

More New Harry Potter Book Covers Revealed (2013-07-02): Scholstic has revealed more of its new Harry Potter book covers. The new covers are illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

New Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Book Cover Revealed (2013-05-31): A new trade paperback cover of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has been revealed. The cover was designed by Kazu Kibuishi.

Scholastic Announces New Harry Potter Covers (2013-02-16): Scholastic has announced new Harry Potter book covers. The cover art was created by Kazu Kibuishi.

J.K. Rowling Says Her Next Book Will Be For Children (2012-10-12): J.K. Rowling revealed in a recent webcast that her next book will most likely be for children

J.K. Rowling Talks The Casual Vacancy, Harry Potter's Role in Cheering Her Up (2012-09-27): J.K. Rowling says she spent five years writing the book and that Rihanna's Umbrella plays a role.

Harry Potter Books Now Available to Borrow for Free For Amazon.com Prime Members (2012-06-19): Amazon announces that Amazon Prime members can borrow all seven Harry Potter books through the Lending Librayr.