1. Rick Riordan Genre #3 Project By. S.C. Petty Friday, November 30 2012

2. Introduction (Who is Rick Riordan?) An American author best known for writing: –The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series –The Tres Navarre, adult mystery series Author who has also edited and developed: –Demi-gods and Monsters (a Percy Jackson & Olympians essay collection –Several books in the 39 Clues series –The first book in the Maze of Bones series

3. Introduction cont... Writer who has recently completed: –The Egyptian Mythology series, The Kane Chronicles Novelist who is currently working on: –Heroes of Olympus series A continuation of the Percy Jackson series, focused on Greek and Roman Mythology

4. Main (s) Point Bio. Born June 5, 1964 in San Antonio, TX Attended Alamo Heights High school –Worked as an editor for the school newspaper –Developed and underground newspaper about the school Began college at North Texas University; later transferred to University of Texas at Austin –Graduated with a double major in English and History Became certified to teach English and History Did student teaching in the San Antonio Independent School District

5. Main Point (s) Bio. cont... Work Experience(s) –{college} Music director at summer camp (camp capers) –{teaching} Teacher (New Braudfels, Texas) –{teaching} Presidio Hill School –{teaching} Saint Mary’s Hall (English/Social studies) (San Antonio, Texas)

6. Early Writings First book ever read – Lord of the Rings (Tolkien) While growing up; read mostly fantasy, science fiction, and later on mysteries books. At age 13; submitted first story for publication (wasn’t published) First published works; two short stories in the UTSA literary magazine

7. Interesting Facts! Family – lives with his wife and two sons, Haley and Patrick Pets – has one dog and two black cats Favorite Character in his books- either Grover (Percy Jackson series) or Tyson (Kane Chronicles series) In his spare time – enjoys swimming, playing guitar, and traveling with family

8. Our Library’s Rick Riordan Inventory Percy Jackson and the Olympians series –The Lightning thief (book 1) –The Sea of Monsters (book 2) –The Titian’s Curse (book 3) –The Battle of the Labyrinth (book 4) –The Last Olympian (book 5) Heroes of Olympus Series –The Son of Neptune (book 2)

9. Works Cited 1.-, -. -. "Welcome to Pittsylvania County Schools." Welcome to Pittsylvania County Schools. N.p., -. Web. 30 Nov. 2012.. 2.Riordan, Rick. "Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan!" Welcome to the Online World of Rick Riordan! N.p., -. Web. 30 Nov. 2012.. 3."Rick Riordan." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Nov. 2012..