J.K. Rowling announces ‘Beedle the Bard’ available as eBook, talks benefiting the Lumos Foundation (video) Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced today that The Tales of Beedle the Bard is now available as an eBook through the Pottermore Shop. In making the announcement, Rowling spoke about how your purchase will benefit The Lumos Foundation. November 19, 2012