While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.įor fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas.
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus.