As Harry Potter turns 20, let's focus on reading pleasure rather than literary merit
- Written by Di Dickenson, Director of Academic Program BA, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University
It’s 20 years on June 26 since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first in the seven-book series. The Philosopher’s Stone has sold more than 450 million copies and been translated into 79 languages; the series has inspired a movie franchise, a dedicated fan website, and spinoff stories.




Authors: Di Dickenson, Director of Academic Program BA, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University