Katie MuirAMC IIProfessor PruddenDRAFT April 1, 2014J.K. RowlingEven after Harper Collins, Penguin Press, and Transworld rejected Potter's first novel, JK Rowling persisted with her writing. After several attempts, her first novel was published by Bloomsbury Children's Books in 1997, and then by Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic Press in 1998. Rowling's writing career is extensive, and her sales suggest that her range of styles has been restricted due to the success of the Harry Potter series, which reduced his freedom as a writer. Rowling's success ignited once the first Potter book was published. Before publishing, she used her initials to conceal her gender in order to provide an opportunity for young men to become interested in her novel. (Biography, 2014). It began to prosper enormously, but its success attracted criticism. Many critics believe that Harry Potter presents themes that are too violent for young readers. Rowling agrees, however, that Harry Potter has certain themes that are mature for children; Banning stories because of their deep themes isn't fair to avid teenage readers. Rowling would consistently respond that people love the idea of ​​magic and that it is something that takes readers of all ages to a place where anything is possible (Shea, n.d.). Some religious critics continue to speak out that the series promoted witchcraft. Some schools have banned the series due to the possible influence the books could have on students. Rowling has explained in numerous interviews that the books are not written for any particular religion and that they are not written for young readers to trust in magic. JK Rowling also told her critics that she is “not promoting any belief system...middle of article...(2014). Scholastic. Corrigan, M. (2013). The only surprise in Rowling's "Cuckoo's Calling" is the author. Galehouse, M. (2014). A murdered novelist? JK Rowling's next book. Chrono. Denham, J. (2014). JK Rowling will release a new novel The Silkworm under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Kakutani, M. (nd). "Darkness and death, no magic to help, book review: 'The Casual Vacancy' by JK Rowling". New York Times. Rahim, S. (2008). Harry Potter: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling - review. The telegraph. Rowling, J.K., (2007). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6-6zaa4NI4Shea, MP (nd). Harry Potter and Christian Critics. Stewart, J.B. (2013). Long odds for newly published authors. The New York Times. Peterson, S. (March 2014). JK Rowling creates a trilogy for the new world of Harry Potter. Winfrey, Oprah. The brilliant mind behind Harry Potter. (2010). Oprah.