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His full name is Richard Russell Riordan Jr.

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He went to high school and college in Texas then married his wife and taught high school in San Francisco. After that he had kids and was inspired to write the Percy Jackson series from his son and the bedtime stories he would tell.

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"If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.”

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Born on June 5, 1964 in  San Antonio, TX

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Why is knowing about the author important?

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Why is knowing about the author important?

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Learning about the author of the book you’re reading can help you understand the book better!

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Other serieses he wrote include The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, and The Trials of Apollo.

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Right now i'm reading Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Titan’s Curse