# Rick Riordan

- **Website:** <https://rickriordan.com>
- **Primary alias:** `rickriordan.com`

## Description

Rick Riordan is a celebrated author, widely recognized as the #1 New York Times bestselling writer of over twenty novels for young readers. Known for creating the beloved Percy Jackson series, Riordan's books engage children with vibrant storytelling that intricately weaves mythology and adventure. His career began in education, where he taught English and history for fifteen years at various middle schools in Texas and California, even receiving the Master Teacher Award from Saint Mary’s Hall in San Antonio. Transitioning to writing, he initially penned adult mystery novels, earning top accolades in that genre, including the Edgar and Anthony awards.

After crafting The Lightning Thief as a bedtime tale for his son, Riordan found immense success in children's literature, selling over 190 million copies of his works in more than 37 countries. His expansive universe includes series like The Heroes of Olympus and Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard. Now a full-time author residing in Boston, Riordan continues to inspire young readers around the globe.

## Industries

- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Links

- [instagram](https://instagram.com/rickriordan)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/rick.riordan.author)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/rickriordan)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPKq9Ni2q/w/1306/h/156/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789405000982)
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| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rob Roy | #e7c06b | accent |
| Pacific Blue | #00a9b8 | dark |
| Terracotta | #df805c | light |

## Fonts

- Neuton — asset _(google)_
- Source Sans Pro — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idPKq9Ni2q/w/1500/h/500/idwXqr1SSJ.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789405000582)

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