Rick riordan biography facts record
Richard Riordan
| American writer Date of Birth: 05.06.1964 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Literary Breakthrough: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Ongoing Success and Diverse Series
- Upcoming Projects
Early Life and Career
Richard Russell Riordan Jr.
was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas.
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After graduating high school, he attended the University of Texas. Following university, Rick Riordan pursued a career in education, teaching English and social studies for eight years at a middle school in San Francisco.
Literary Breakthrough: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Despite his success as a teacher, Riordan's literary aspirations soon took flight.
His most renowned work, the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, emerged from stories he told his son, Haley, who struggled with ADHD and dyslexia. Haley's fascination with Greek mythology inspired Riordan to create his own original tales.
In June 1994, Riordan completed the manuscript for "The Light Rick Riordan – Famous People Facts XYVEH