Rick RiordanGenre #3 ProjectBy. S.C. PettyFriday, November 30 2012

Introduction (Who is Rick Riordan?)

• An American author best known for writing:– The Percy Jackson and the Olympians

series– The Tres Navarre, adult mystery series

• Author who has also edited and developed:– Demi-gods and Monsters (a Percy

Jackson & Olympians essay collection– Several books in the 39 Clues series– The first book in the Maze of Bones

series

Introduction cont. . .

• Writer who has recently completed:– The Egyptian Mythology series, The

Kane Chronicles• Novelist who is currently working on:

– Heroes of Olympus series• A continuation of the Percy Jackson series,

focused on Greek and Roman Mythology

Main(s) Point Bio.

• Born June 5, 1964 in San Antonio, TX• Attended Alamo Heights High school

– Worked as an editor for the school newspaper

– Developed and underground newspaper about the school

• Began college at North Texas University; later transferred to University of Texas at Austin– Graduated with a double major in

English and History• Became certified to teach English and

History• Did student teaching in the San Antonio

Independent School District

Main Point(s) Bio. cont. . .

• Work Experience(s)– {college} Music director at summer

camp (camp capers)– {teaching} Teacher (New Braudfels,

Texas)– {teaching} Presidio Hill School– {teaching} Saint Mary’s Hall

(English/Social studies) (San Antonio, Texas)

Early Writings

• First book ever read – Lord of the Rings (Tolkien)

• While growing up; read mostly fantasy, science fiction, and later on mysteries books.

• At age 13; submitted first story for publication (wasn’t published)

• First published works; two short stories in the UTSA literary magazine

Interesting Facts!

• Family – lives with his wife and two sons, Haley and Patrick

• Pets – has one dog and two black cats

• Favorite Character in his books- either Grover (Percy Jackson series) or Tyson (Kane Chronicles series)

• In his spare time – enjoys swimming, playing guitar, and traveling with family

Our Library’s Rick Riordan Inventory

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians series– The Lightning thief (book 1)– The Sea of Monsters (book 2) – The Titian’s Curse (book 3)– The Battle of the Labyrinth (book 4)– The Last Olympian (book 5)

• Heroes of Olympus Series– The Son of Neptune (book 2)

Works Cited

1. -, -. -. "Welcome to Pittsylvania County Schools." Welcome to Pittsylvania County Schools. N.p., -. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. <http://destiny.pcs.k12.va.us/cataloging/servlet/handlebasicsearchform.do>.

2. Riordan, Rick. "Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan!" Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan! N.p., -. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. <http://www.rickriordan.com/home.aspx>.

3. "Rick Riordan." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Riordan>.