An article I recently wrote for the Metropolitan Museum about the birth of Percy Jackson and its connection to the museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/perspective...
The article is really touching, I always love hearing about how Percy Jackson (in part) came from helping your son. I discovered I had ADHD in high school, and I think having read Percy Jackson made learning that much easier.
what an incredible origin story!! thank you so much for sharing that with us. it really resonates with me, for so many reasons. as a mother of two teen girls who adore your books and relate to them fiercely but in different ways, i am so grateful. as a pediatrician who recommends your books to so many patients who struggle with ADHD, dyslexia, feeling "other", i am so lucky to have you to inspire these kids. thank you so so much.
This is beautiful, Rick. I’ve been to the Met several times for Egyptian, Greek and Roman art sights. I kinda understand and am glad you gave us this insight!!