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Biography
Richard Russell Riordan Jr. is an American author, best known for his Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, which includes the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, The Heroes of Olympus series, The Trials of Apollo series, and The Nico di Angelo Adventures series. Riordan's books have been translated into 42 languages and sold more than 30 million copies in the United States.
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Awards & recognition
- Geffen Award · 2016
- Edgar Awards · 1999
- Anthony Award — Best Paperback Original · 1998
- Shamus Award · 1998
- Children's Book Award (UK)
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- Ignyte Award — Best in Middle Grade · 2024 · nominated
Filmography5 titles
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
2023Book, Executive Producer, Writer
2023Book, Executive Producer, Writer
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
2024as Self
2024as Self
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2010Novel
2010Novel
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
2013Novel
2013Novel
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast
2025as Self
2025as Self