J.K. Rowling
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The "Harry Potter" author lights the Empire State Building to mark the launch of her non-profit children's organization Lumos, in Manhattan on April 9, 2015.
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J.K. Rowling, left, and fellow author Ann Patchett at an appearance to promote her latest book "The Casual Vacancy," at The David H. Koch Theater in New York.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Author J.K. Rowling attends photocall ahead of her reading from 'The Casual Vacancy' at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on September 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Author J.K. Rowling attends photocall ahead of her reading from 'The Casual Vacancy' at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on September 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)
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British author JK Rowling in London. (Feb. 13, 2011)
