What charity book did J.K. Rowling publish in 2001 under the fictional author Newt Scamander?
Answer
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
J.K. Rowling published Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 2001 under the fictional author name Newt Scamander.
The book is designed as a reproduction of a Hogwarts textbook used by Harry Potter and his classmates. Its fictional author, Newt Scamander, is described as a magizoologist who studies magical creatures. The published book contains entries about creatures such as the acromantula, basilisk, and hippogriff, along with humorous notes attributed to Hogwarts students.
The work was released as a charity publication alongside Quidditch Through the Ages. Proceeds supported Comic Relief, a British charity that funds projects addressing poverty and social injustice.
The 2001 book and the later film series share a title and the character of Newt Scamander, but they are not the same kind of work. The book is a short companion volume presented as a textbook, while the films tell an original cinematic story.