First a bit of news
J.K. Rowling announced on her web site (there is a link to the right) that she will be on a book tour in the United States in October. She will be at the Kodak Theatre on Oct. 15. She will also be in New Orleans and New York.
There are more details on her Web site. Scholastic will select schools from the Los Angeles area to attend the readings at the Kodak Theatre. There is a sweepstakes and schools can enter starting July 31.
To register beginning July 31, go to www.scholastic.com/harrypotter.