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JK Rowling Inspired to Act After Heartbreaking Image

5/18/2025

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In the summer of 2004, a haunting image of a shaven-headed boy in a cage captured JK Rowling's attention while she perused The Sunday Times. Unable to look away, she delved into the article detailing the harrowing conditions at Raby care home near Prague, igniting a fire within her to make a difference.

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Story summary

In the summer of 2004, a haunting image of a shaven-headed boy in a cage captured JK Rowling's attention while she perused The Sunday Times. Unable to look away, she delved into the article detailing the harrowing conditions at Raby care home near Prague, igniting a fire within her to make a difference.