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Rick Riordan
b. 1964·American
Rick Riordan is an American author born on June 5, 1964, best known for weaving mythology into young adult fiction. He created multiple bestselling series drawing from Greek, Egyptian, Norse, and Roman myths, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Trials of Apollo. His work has introduced millions of young readers worldwide to ancient mythology through fast-paced, humor-filled adventure stories.