J.K. Rowling Profile
J.K. Rowling (born Joanne Rowling on July 31, 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England) is a British author best known for writing the "Harry Potter" series, one of the most successful literary franchises of all time. Her journey from struggling single mother to one of the most influential and wealthy authors in the world is often seen as a modern-day "rags-to-riches" story.