Rick Riordan
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Summary
Rick Riordan was born on June 5, 1964[1], in San Antonio[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], teacher[5], and children's writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,330 views/month, #5,872 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[10], fantasy literature[11], detective literature[12]
- Educated at: University of Texas System[13], Alamo Heights High School[14]
- Notable work: Percy Jackson & the Olympians[15], The Kane Chronicles[16], The Heroes of Olympus[17], The Maze of Bones[18], The Trials of Apollo[19], Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard[20], The 39 Clues[21]
- Award received: Edgar Awards[22], Geffen Award[23], Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original[24], Shamus Award[25], Children's Book Award (UK)[26], Q140518494[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: fantasy[29]
- Commons category: Rick Riordan[30]
- Archives at: Wittliff collections[31]
- Residence: San Antonio[32]
- Family name: Riordan[33]
- Given name: Richard[34], Russell[35]
- Official website: https://rickriordan.com/[36], https://www.readriordan.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rick Riordan[38]
- Work location: San Antonio[39], Boston[40]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[41]
- Nominated for: Ignyte Award for Best in Middle Grade[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Topic has template: Template:Rick Riordan[44]
- Nickname: Tío Rick / Uncle Rick[45]
- Commons Creator page: Rick Riordan[46]
- Birth name: Richard Russell Riordan[47]
Why It Matters
Rick Riordan has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Works attributed to him include Percy Jackson & the Olympians[50], a novel series[51]; The Lightning Thief[52], a literary work[53]; The Heroes of Olympus[54], a novel series[55]; The Titan's Curse[56], a literary work[57]; The Trials of Apollo[58], a novel series[59]; and The Sea of Monsters[60], a literary work[61].
FAQs
Where was Rick Riordan born?
Rick Riordan was born in San Antonio[2].
What did Rick Riordan do for work?
Rick Riordan worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], teacher[5], and children's writer[6].
Where did Rick Riordan go to school?
Rick Riordan was educated at University of Texas System[13] and Alamo Heights High School[14].
What awards did Rick Riordan receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[22], Geffen Award[23], Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original[24], and Shamus Award[25].