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My Take
Rick Riordan earns my deep respect because he never lost the teacher in him. A San Antonio native who started in the classroom, he turned bedtime myth-telling for his own son into Percy Jackson, and that origin says everything about his instinct for what kids actually want. Winning an Edgar for crime fiction before conquering children's literature shows real range, but the heart of his work is generosity. With books in 42 languages and over 30 million copies sold, he could coast, yet his stories still feel made to make a specific kid feel seen. That is rare and worth honoring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rick Riordan
- Name (Japanese)
- リック・ライアダン
- Reading
- りっく・らいあだん
- Born
- June 5, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / teacher / children's writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Alamo Heights High School
- University
- University of Texas System
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Edgar Awards
- 2016 Geffen Award
- 1998 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original
- 1998 Shamus Award
- Children's Book Award (UK)
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Percy Jackson & the Olympians | — | |
| Notable work | The Kane Chronicles | — | |
| Notable work | The Heroes of Olympus | — | |
| Notable work | The Maze of Bones | — | |
| Notable work | The Trials of Apollo | — | |
| Notable work | Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rick Riordan born?
Born June 5, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Rick Riordan from?
Rick Riordan is from San Antonio, Texas, United States.
What does Rick Riordan do?
Rick Riordan works as writer, novelist, teacher, children's writer.
What is Rick Riordan known for?
Notable works include Percy Jackson & the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, The Heroes of Olympus.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.