Cultural Diversity Roster

Find a Presenter

speaker

Jody Revenson

Jody Revenson

Extensive Writer of Harry Potter Films

Jody Revenson has written extensively about the Harry Potter films, with her most recent books being "Harry Potter.

See Below for Full Bio

Categories :

Add To My Speakers List Request Availabilty
[Sassy_Social_Share]

Bio

Full Bio

Jody Revenson has written extensively about the Harry Potter films, with her most recent books being “Harry Potter: The Creature Vault,” and the upcoming “Harry Potter: The Book of Magical Places” and “Harry Potter: The Character Vault.”

In her first foray into the wizarding world, she edited and contributed to the New York Times bestsellers “Harry Potter: Film Wizardry” (penning its updated version and App) and “Harry Potter: Page to Screen,” as well as the Harry Potter Poster Collections “Quintessential Images” and “Definitive Posters.” For the “Harry Potter: Page to Screen Limited Edition,” she wrote “The Paintings of Hogwarts,” “The Creature Shop Compendium,” “Movie Magic: Practical Props and Exciting Effects,” “Environments Envisioned: Building Fantastic Sets and Scouting Dramatic Locations,” “Wizard Wear & Muggle Attire,” and “Ten Years Later: Life On Set with the Harry Potter Cast and Crew.” She believes she would be a Ravenclaw.

Jody has also written in the Walt Disney world, especially for and about Disneyland and Walt Disney World with such books as “Popping Up Around Walt Disney World,” “Disneyland Challenge,” and eight years of souvenir books for both parks. For Disney’s live-action films, she co-authored “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Pirate’s Guidelines” and “Treasure Planet: A Voyage of Discovery.” Early in her career, Jody wrote for DC Comics on the Looney Tunes and Tiny Toons comic books, and for MAD Magazine. Her screenplay “Rap Tap Tap” was filmed and shown on HBO.

Jody was raised by a pack of folksingers in the town of Massapequa on Long Island, New York, and currently lives in New York City. A graduate of New York University, she also attended Northwestern University and Berklee College of Music, where she fronted the rock bands Jody Retro & the Rockets and Jack Damage; and spent ten years in the film business in Hollywood, California, which was an education in itself.

Check Availability

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Check Availability for

Topics

Topics

An Evening With Jody Revenson

Videos

Videos

Please Contact Us For More Information

Books

Please Contact Us For More Information

News

Please Contact Us For More Information

TESTIMONIALS

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

The American Psychological Association was thrilled to have Dr. Antonia Novello as our speaker for the 2024 APA Convention. Dr. Novello was fantastic, and her presentation was a tremendous success. Thank you, Peter, for all your hard work in making this event such a resounding success.

American Psychological Association

For our annual Native American Heritage Month celebration, PDA Group arranged for John Echohawk to join us for a virtual moderated discussion. The program was thoughtful, engaging, and highly impactful for our audience of lawyers and professional staff. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to working with them again.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

We have partnered with PDA Group on multiple successful events, including our charity luncheon with Lisa Edelstein and our Women’s Philanthropy Kickoff Event featuring Allegra Goodman. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to excellence make them an outstanding partner. Thank you for your exceptional work and continued support.

UJA-Federation

We have received so much fantastic feedback following our virtual event. It was an absolute success, and Sylvia Fowles was excellent. Thank you again to Sylvia and the entire team for your partnership!”

U.S. Bank

Kurt Warner was spectacular—he completely wowed the audience and solidified major leadership points. He was an amazing partner, and we will be talking about this experience for years to come. We will definitely leverage the PDA team for all of our speaking needs!”

Sysco Corporation

The events over the past two years went very well — everyone had a great time with Dr. Mark Esper in 2025, and Sam Hinkie led a very engaging Q&A with our Principal, Jean Reynolds, in 2024. Thank you for working with us these last two years; your support has been instrumental to the success of our programs!

Investcorp Strategic Capital Group

It was an absolute privilege to have Dr. Sanjay Gupta as our keynote speaker for the 2026 GME Leadership Conference. He delivered an outstanding address that resonated deeply and left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. The entire planning process was seamless and collaborative. It was a pleasure working together, brainstorming suggestions, and ultimately selecting the perfect fit for our event. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

HCA Healthcare

We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!

Salt Lake Community College

It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).

Western Michigan University

On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can’t wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.

Ferris State University

GET IDEAS

1 Hour or Less
914-940-0075 "America's Entertainment Leader"