JK Rowling in Denmark for literary award British author J.K. Rowling arrives at Odense Concert Hall where she will receive the H.C. Andersen Literature Prize 2010, in Odense, Denmark. The Danish fairy story teller Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense. (EPA) British author J. K. Rowling, as she receives the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2010, in Odense, Denmark. "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has won the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize. She is the first recipient of the 500,000 kroner ($93,352) award, which was handed out Tuesday at a ceremony in Odense, Andersen's hometown. Rowling's seven books about the boy wizard have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. (AP) Princess Marie of Denmark (L) welcomes British author J.K. Rowling (R) at Odense Concert Hall where J.K. Rowling will receive the H.C. Andersen Literature Prize 2010, in Odense, Denmark. The Danish fairy story teller Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense. (EPA) British author J.K. Rowling (R) poses with Princess Marie of Denmark (L) on arrival at Odense Concert Hall in Odense, where she will receive the H.C. Andersen Litterature Prize 2010. The Danish fairy story teller Hans Christian Andersen(1805-1875) was born in Odense. (REUTERS) British author J. K. Rowling, gestures as she receives the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2010, in Odense, Denmark. "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has won the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize. She is the first recipient of the 500,000 kroner ($93,352) award, which was handed out Tuesday at a ceremony in Odense, Andersen's hometown. Rowling's seven books about the boy wizard have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. (AP) British author J. K. Rowling, displays the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2010, in Odense, Denmark. "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has won the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize. She is the first recipient of the 500,000 kroner ($93,352) award, which was handed out Tuesday at a ceremony in Odense, Andersen's hometown. Rowling's seven books about the boy wizard have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. (AP) British author J.K. Rowling signs autographs outside Odense Concert Hall in Odense, Denmark. She is in Denmark to receive the Hans Christian Andersen Litterature Award 2010. The Danish fairy story teller Hans Christian Andersen(1805-1875) was born in Odense. (EPA) Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whats App Pin Interest