Rick Riordan

Date of Birth: June 5, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Rick Riordan, born Richard Russell Riordan Jr., is a celebrated American author best known for his Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Riordan was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Alamo Heights High School and later pursued higher education at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English and history. Before becoming a full-time writer, Riordan was a middle school teacher for several years, teaching English and history. Riordan’s journey as an author began with the publication of his adult mystery series, Tres Navarre. However, it was the success of the Percy Jackson series, which introduces readers to a modern-day demigod living in a world influenced by Greek mythology, that catapulted him to international fame. The series has been translated into numerous languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide. Following the success of Percy Jackson, Riordan expanded his mythological universe with the Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Riordan’s books are known for their thrilling adventure, humor, and educational value, as they introduce young readers to various mythologies and cultures. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to children’s literature.

5 Interesting Facts about Rick Riordan

1. Rick Riordan began writing the Percy Jackson series as bedtime stories for his son, Haley, who was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia.

2. Riordan won the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original for his novel “The Widower’s Two-Step” in the Tres Navarre series.

3. The Percy Jackson series has been adapted into several graphic novels and a film series, and a new adaptation is in development for Disney+.

4. Riordan founded the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, which aims to publish diverse and mythologically-inspired stories from authors of various cultural backgrounds.

5. Riordan was a middle school teacher for 15 years before becoming a full-time writer.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rick Riordan

1. “A hero can go anywhere, challenge anyone, as long as he has the nerve.”

2. “With great power… comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later.”

3. “If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.”

4. “Knowing too much of your future is never a good thing.”

5. “Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we’re related for better or for worse and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.”