J. K. Rowling

Joanne Rowling (born 31 July 1965) is a British novelist, philanthropist, film producer, and screenwriter who goes by the pen name J. K. Rowling. She is the author of the Harry Potter series, which has received several honors and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide as of 2018, making it the best-selling children's book series in history. Under the pen name Robert Galbraith, she also writes mystery novels.

For the Harry Potter series, Rowling has received various awards in the categories of general literature, children's literature, and speculative fiction. Rowling received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for contributions to children's literature in 2000, and the Spanish Prince of Asturias Award for Concord three years later. Over the span of the Harry Potter series, she earned the British Book Awards Author of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards. Rowling was chosen a runner-up for Time's 2007 Person of the Year after the publication of Deathly Hallows, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she gave her fans.

Detailed Information:

Min. estimated sales: 500 million

Max. estimated sales: 500 million

Original language: English

Genre and/or major works: Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Cormoran Strike, fantasy, crime fiction

Number of books: 15