You have probably all read the Telegraph article which quotes the British Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen as saying Harry Potter Books Are Boring.  The piece has several quotes from Rosen that state that Rowling is really a writer for adults rather than children. 

Well now there is a piece in the Guardian by Rosen himself trying to set the record straight about what he really said.  Rosen says it is all a result of "a series of misquotations and extrapolations."  This piece is wonderful, speaking to the power of literature for children and the role of literature in education. 

Personally, I am thrilled that Rosen corrected the Telegraph’s errors, not only because we don’t need more strife over Harry Potter but also because such a strong article came out of the situation.  It may not make big news the way a battle between prominent authors might, but the message here is much more powerful.