•Book author

J.K. Rowling

Who is she???

Successes:

•Harry Potter books are a global sensation and she has won awards for them.

Overcame Adversities:

•After having a daughter and divorcing the father, Rowling had to move in with her sister and was unable to support herself and her daughter on welfare, so she began writing. Eventually her books became a success, finally leading her in the right direction.