[1] Monday 26th June 2017 will be a day to remember for Harry Potter fans old and
[2] new as it marks 20 years since the iconic Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was
[3] first published! You are hereby invited to save the date for magical happenings!
[4] From an idea born on a train journey to its creation in a small cafe in Edinburgh,
[5] Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone started a global phenomenon.
[6] It has sold over 450 million copies worldwide in 79 languages, inspired a major
[7] movie franchise, a spellbinding theatre production and captivated readers of all ages for
[8] twenty years.
[9] We will be marking this magical moment with an amazing celebration, including, among others:
[10] – Four fabulous new Hogwarts House Editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff,
[11] Ravenclaw and Slytherin, illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Kate Greenaway Medal winner. Find out more here.
[12] – We have teamed up with Tesco to send you on a trip to Universal Orlando Resort™ to experience The
[13] Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. From magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains to daring
[14] heroes, it’s all at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Enter here!
[15] – For teachers and librarians, we have launched a magical schools competition with Bookspace to give one
[16] lucky primary school the opportunity to win a library makeover in the Hogwarts house colours for their school.
[17] Find out how you can enter here.
[18] – You can create personalised Harry Potter Hogwarts House Gift Cards with National Book Tokens. Whether
[19] you (or the special bookworm in your life) are a brave Gryffindor, wise Ravenclaw, proud Slytherin or loyal Hufflepuff,
[20] create a completely unique and magical gift for any occasion - personalise your own here.
[21] – Further celebrations will be marked by a major partnership between Bloomsbury and the British Library. The
[22] British Library will curate and launch a brand new exhibition about the magic of Harry Potter, inspired by J.K.
[23] Rowling’s modern masterpiece, opening 20th October 2017.
[24] This will be the first British Library exhibition inspired by a single series of books by a living author. From
[25] medieval descriptions of dragons and griffins, to the origins of the Philosopher’s Stone, the exhibition will take
[26] readers on a spellbinding journey to the heart of the Harry Potter stories.
[27] Plus many more magical surprises to be announced! Be the first to hear the latest news and exciting
[28] plans as they are announced in the coming months, by following #HarryPotter20 and signing up to our Harry
[29] Potter newsletter here.
Adaptado de: https://harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/harrypotter20/
Acesso em 29 set. 2017.
