Schools : Four new ebooks on Pottermore ? Digital reading ! Stay tuned !

credits: Pottermore

https://www.pottermore.com/news/

J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore website will release four ebooks next June, 'bitesize' non-fiction that the Rowling said will explore “the traditional folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories”. 

Each is themed on a subject around lessons studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts, A Journey Through Potions and Herbology, A Journey Through Divination and Astronomy, and A Journey Through Care of Magical Creatures all on the way.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

https://www.bl.uk/events/

The shorts are inspired by a British Library exhibition about Harry Potter. The series features four bitesize reads, each themed by Hogwarts lessons, and will take you back in time once again to learn about the traditional folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories, accompanied by some new, gorgeous line drawings from London-based artist Rohan Daniel Eason. 

Harry Potter – A History of Magic

British Library, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/

You may remember Harry Potter – A History of Magic and the family edition, Harry Potter – A Journey Through A History of Magic, which came out back in 2017. 

Harry Potter – A Journey Through A History of Magic

British Library

https://www.amazon.com.br/

This was followed by the audiobook last year, which featured expanded interviews with the exhibition curators, narrated by Natalie Dormer. 

Natalie Dorme

https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/

These eBook shorts are adapted from the audiobook and are a chance to absorb the colourful characters and curious incidents of the real history of magic in a more compact form – perfect for the train or whatever Muggle transport you prefer.

A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts

Pottermore

https://www.amazon.co.uk/

A Journey Through Potions and Herbology

Pottermore

https://www.amazon.co.uk/

• Release:

The first two books, will be released on 27 June, themed on Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Potions and Herbology, respectively,while the others will follow soon after. 

A Journey Through Divination & Astronomy

Pottermore

https://www.amazon.co.uk/

The third and fourth books, which will be released soon after, will look at Divination and Astronomy along with Care of Magical Creatures.

A Journey Through Care of Magical Creatures

https://www.amazon.co.uk/

All four have been illustrated by London-based artist Rohan Daniel Eason and will initially be available in English, French, Italian, and German.

• Languages:

The eBooks will launch in:
English, 
French, 
Italian,
German.

•  Available:

At Amazon UK,
Amazon US, 
Apple,
Kobo.

"Prepare to delve deeper into the rich history of magic (be it our own Muggle history, or the magical world created by JK Rowling) with this new series of eBook shorts," said a statement on the Pottermore site.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
credits: Pottermore

Education:

Potter fans have something to celebrate again! JK Rowling has announced the release of four new digital books for the benefit of his readers. 

Despite the journey that began more than 20 years ago with the release of Harry Potter’s first book in 1997, fans remain loyal and enthusiastic every time new content comes out. So true!

Readers must prepare to deepen the rich history of magic (whether it’s its own muggle story or the magical world created by JK Rowling) with this new series of shorts for ebooks, once again to learn more about traditional folklore and magic at the heart of Harry Potter’s stories.

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My thoughts:

As of last year (2018, US) and two years ago (2017 UK) it’s been 20 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The two decades that followed the first book’s publication saw a beloved series follow suit and whirlwind fandom fall in love with it. Rowling has continued to keep the fire burning, too, by releasing new novels, games, musicals, and films like Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. It seems she doesn’t plan to stop expanding the Potterverse anytime soon.

So here we are again! All this is about a very well-known magical story. Harry Potter books contain some Gothic elements, such as an atmosphere of mystery and suspense, some inexplicable - all about magic - events, supernatural creatures and occurrences such as prophecies and visions. Young people love it! Potterheads and new readers will be tuned, for sure.

In sum, the Harry Potter magical novels are mesmerising page turners. I highly recommend them for any age group of students. Teachers, schools, teachers  must prepare for the new great moment. Your students will want to read the new ebooks!

G-Souto

02.06.2019

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Schools : Harry Potter Virtual Exhibition ? Yes ! Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture Virtual Harry Potter Exhibition

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For Harry Potter’s fellow students at Hogwarts, “A History of Magic” is historian Bathilda Bagshot’s legendary chronicle of Wizarding history. And last year, we mere Muggles got our own version. “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” is an exhibition from the British Library containing rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library’s collection, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic from across the world, which are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.

Suhair Khanm, Google Arts & Culture

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

https://www.bl.uk/events/

"Have you ever wanted to delve into Divination, ponder the peculiarities of Potions and discover enchanting creatures?"

The British Library exhibition Harry Potter A History of Magic closed last February 2018. It has been a huge success. Thousands of students visited it.

I wrote about the exhibition on my post The 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone : resources (June 2017).

The Care of Magical Creatures room 

in the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition 

The British Library 

credits: Nils Jorgensen/Rex/Shutterstock

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The exhibition has been created by the British Library to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. All the artefacts featured in the exhibition were rooted in the mystical and magical, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic which are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.

The exhibition unveiled rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library’s collection, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic which are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. Marvel at original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling and illustrator Jim Kay, both on display for the first time. 

Students could admire the gargantuan 16th-century Ripley Scroll that explains how to create a Philosopher’s Stone. Gaze at Sirius in the night sky as imagined by medieval astronomers. They encountered hand-coloured pictures of dragons, unicorns and a phoenix rising from the flames.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic (in numbers)

https://www.bl.uk/events/

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stonewith this extraordinary new addition to J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.

Wow! British students were so lucky! Well! Wow! There is a chance to all the Potterheads in the world. 

The exhibition is closed! Yes! However, thanks to the wonders of modern technology and the clever team at Google Arts & Culture, students of all over the world have now the opportunity to explore the exhibition online in detail on their special, dedicated page here.

To bring the Harry Potter magic to more fans around the world, hundreds of the exhibition’s treasures from London as well as 15 online exhibits are now available in six languages at Google Arts & Culture.

Google Arts & Culture Virtual Harry Potter Exhibition

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/

Education:

Google Arts & Culture are taking students through a week of Muggle Magic lessons to tie in with the launch of the online exhibition. Yes! Google Arts and Culture debuts Virtual Harry Potter Exhibition

For all students who dreamed of attending Harry Potter Potter London exhibition and could not, Google Arts & Culture is providing a magical hack to bring the exhibit to everyone.

If your students didn't have the chance to see the London exhibition in person, the digital version is definitely worth it! 

Your students will be mad. Let students, tutoring the youngest, to check out everything the virtual tour has to offer! There is so much to see and do, and right from their computer, tablet or digital device.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic / Virtual Exhibition

credits: Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/

The physical exhibition is due to close February 28, but in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, the British Library has made it accessible online. 

The virtual exhibit is teeming with images, interviews, and articles. It also features a few interactive touches - they can examine the length of the Ripley Scroll, a 6-metre-long 16th century document that contains the recipe for the philosopher's stone. 

Harry Potter: A History of Magic / Virtual Exhibition

credits: Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/

From taking a Herbology class with Culpepper’s Herbal, to Rowling’s original sketch of the Hogwarts’ grounds, with her meticulous notes; from the original synopsis of the first Harry Potter book, to exploring The Ripley Scroll, which describes how to make the fabled Philosopher’s Stone, the virtual exhibition is a treasure trove for Potterheads.

Step back in time to the beginning of Harry Potter's journey transformed from an idea into a beloved reading phenomenon.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic / Virtual Exhibition

credits: Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/

Some guidelines:

• Get an special look at how curator Julian Harrison created the exhibition about magic.

• Explore the exhibition by Hogwarts subject, delving into potions or care of magical creatures as you see fit.

• Browse through the amazing collection of objects like broomsticks and crystal balls throughout history.

• Illustrator Jim Kay shares his process of creating the new covers for the Harry Potter Illustrated editions.

• Study like Hermione Granger and dive into the online exhibitions of potions, alchemy, defense against the dark arts and so much more!

From browsing original sketches by J.K. Rowling to exploring the world of fantastic beasts, Google Arts has truly created something magical for fans to see the exhibit from anywhere in the world. 

It's  an experience I can't wait to go on this virtual magical journey. What about you and your students?

• Skills for a modern wizard: 4 lessons in Muggle Magic:

There’s also an exclusive video of YouTube sensations the Super Carlin Brothers, aka Ben and J, sitting down with the British Library exhibition’s Lead Curator, Julian Harrison, to discuss wizarding skills. 

Students can check out their interview… and be warned, it contains a rather gross-looking mermaid.

Harry Potter: A History of Magic has seen the Library’s first foray into the world of augmented reality. Here's a peek at how Google Arts & Culture has allowed our visitors to explore the beautiful Celestial Globe in the exhibition!

A 360-degree tour of the Divination Room is also on offer. Other exhibits include medieval manuscripts, precious printed books and Chinese oracle bones to explore magical traditions, from the making of potions to the harvesting of poisonous plants, and from the study of the night sky to the uses of unicorns. 

Harry Potter: A History of Magic / Virtual Exhibition

credits: Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/

• Languages:

Ten original exhibits in six languages - English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi and Brazilian Portuguese - are available to peruse using the dark magic that is Google.

Teachers and students visit Google Arts & Culture and have a rummage around in the goodies on display. 

Have your students got their wands and notebooks at the ready? Go! Be warned, though. You may well be playing on this page for hours. I've been playing for some hours while writing this post! 

Yes! I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter. I taught the first Potterheads in 1999. They arrived at school with first smartphones and a special book! Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone. 

G-Souto

01.03.2018

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