London, Mar 29 : Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has motivated prisoners learning to read by visiting them in jail.
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has motivated prisoners learning to read by visiting them in jail.
The best-selling author visited inmates at Edinburgh and presented them with awards.
Rowling was invited to do the honours by the Shannon Trust, a London-based charity that helps prisoners across the UK learn to read.
"We were delighted that JK Rowling was able to visit. She gave the prisoners a real boost... a real incentive to continue learning," the Scotsman quoted David Ahern of the charity, as saying.
"Prison can be a lonely place for learners, so knowing there are international figures like JK Rowling supporting them makes a huge difference," he added. (ANI)
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