J.K. Rowling Reads From Harry Potter at White House

Posted on April 5, 2010

J.K. Rowling read from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at the White House Easter Egg Roll today. She was surrounded by festive displays of flowers and large colored eggs.

J.K. Rowling held up a copy of her bestselling book and asked, "Has anyone read this book?" Of course, almost all of the children said yes. Take a look:


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