The Guardian reports that J.K. Rowling will host a tea party for the release of Tales of Beedle the Bard on December 4th. The event will be held at the National Library of Scotland Attendees will be selected through a random ballot of ten schools, it will be run by the Edinburgh Evening News and will open on November 5th.

Scholastic will also hold an essay contest for children aged 8-17 and legal residents of the US.  Full details can be found here. Five winners will be chosen.
 
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