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Rick Riordan
Disney Publishing Worldwide
125 West End Avenue
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New York, NY 10023
USA
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Disney Publishing Worldwide
(Book Publisher)
125 West End Avenue
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
USA
Rick Riordan is an acclaimed American author known for his engaging and imaginative young adult fiction, particularly in the fantasy genre. Born on June 5, 1964, in San Antonio, Texas, Riordan has captivated readers of all ages with his unique blend of mythology, adventure, and humor. His works, notably the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series, have become modern classics and have significantly influenced contemporary children’s literature.
Rick Riordan was raised in a culturally rich environment, where storytelling played a significant role in family life. His parents, both educators, fostered his love for reading and writing from an early age. Riordan spent much of his childhood immersed in books, developing a passion for literature that would shape his future career.
He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree in English and history. This educational background laid the groundwork for his later works, as he often draws on historical and mythological themes in his storytelling. After college, he began teaching middle school English and history, where he first discovered the power of storytelling to engage young minds.
Riordan’s teaching career spanned nearly fifteen years, during which he taught in various middle schools in San Antonio and later in the San Francisco Bay Area. While working with students, he recognized a gap in the availability of engaging literature that connected to their interests. To fill this void, he began writing stories that would resonate with his students, often incorporating mythology and folklore into his narratives.
