Rick Riordan is a renowned American author in children's fiction, with a focus on mythology. Born on June 5, 1964, Riordan gained popularity through the widely acclaimed Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, which incorporates Greek mythology into contemporary American adolescent life. Besides Greek mythology, Riordan also authored the Kane Chronicles incorporating Egyptian mythology, and the Magnus Chase series about Norse mythology. His work has won multiple awards, including the Rebecca Caudill Award and the Children's Choice Books Awards for Author of the Year. His novels have sold more than 70 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 42 languages.