Rick Riordan - Author of the Month



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http://rickriordan.blogspot.com

Rick Riordan is a Middle School teacher turned best-selling author.  His Percy Jackson & The Olympians series has won numerous awards and accolades from students and critics alike and has been made into a major motion picture. 
Riordan was born in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a major in both History and English.  He then taught in New Braunfels, San Francisco, and in San Antonio before committing to being a full-time author.  His books are known for their strong connection to mythology, something he says he has loved since he was young. 

To find out more about Riordan and his books, you can visit his website, follow him on Twitter, read his blog, or check out the display in the fiction section of the library media center.