General Correspondence, 2005-2007, undated

Cheryl Kitchings to Riordan, 2005. 1 p.—[includes drawing of creature] “It was a genuine pleasure to meet you. Students were enthralled…” Thanking him for visiting her school and the students. Deborah Callener to Riordan, April 21, 2005. 1 p. “My daughter Bethany was in your history class last year at SMH…” Asking him to come to an event for “Sleepover in the Library” at SA Public Library.

Jennifer Besser to Riordan, August 11, 2005. 2 p. “I think we already discussed this website (below), but I just wanted to share the terrific email…” The forwarded email discusses the success of Lightning Thief at Northport-East Northport Public Library.

Carl [Hoffman] to Rick and Becky Riordan, August 19, 2005. 2 p. “Thanks for being willing to sign these books. My wife loves the main character…” Asking them to sign the books with “Welcome to Camp Half-Blood”.

Third Party: Becky Riordan to Adele Minchin, September 28, 2005. 1 p. “I know Rick will be out of email contact for most of the day tomorrow...” Becky responding to an email that discussed how much a Children’s bookseller at the Ottakers Bookstore enjoyed the Lightning Thief.

Riordan to Sally Hilliard, February 23, 2006. 1 p. “The invoice just arrived marked “returned to sender”. We apparently used the PO Box…” Explains why a package containing Lightning Thief had not been received yet.

Sally Hilliard to Riordan, February 23, 2006. 1 p.“What a wonderful day! Thank you so much for taking a whole day from your schedule…” Thanks him for visiting River Oaks Baptist School.

Carl Hoffman to Riordan, April 2, 2006. 1 p. “Thanks again for doing this. Please sign and date…” Thanking him and asking for promotional materials.

Marlice E. Peabody to Riordan, May 17, 2006. 1 p. “I’ve read several of your Tres Navarre books after stumbling across Big Red Tequila in an Audio Adventures make…” Discusses her granddaughter’s appreciation for the series.

Longhorn Library to Riordan, November 1, 2006. Card. “I don’t think we can thank you enough for the great evening you spent with us at Luna Middle School...” Thanking him for attending their school event.

Kari Baumbach to Riordan, January 11, 2007. 1 p. “My 13 year old son is in the Autism spectrum and is also a reluctant reader…” Thanking him for creating the Lightning Thief and sparking an interest in books for her son.

Erin Thompson to Riordan, January 12, 2007. 1 p. “My job has NEVER been boring. I teach 7th grade Language Arts (for about 8 years now), and that probably explains it…” Informing him on her appreciation for the series and that she uses the books to help teach Mythology to her class. [Topher Bradfuld] to Riordan, May 6, 2007. 1 p. “Thanks to you BookPeople had its longest book signing event in BookKids history. The door count said that 1,600 folks passed through our doors…” Informing him on the number of copies of Titan’s Curse sold to date.

Maggie K. to Riordan, May 28, 2007. Card. “Congratulations on the Titan’s Curse several of our students said it was the best one yet!” Asked for two book plates with his autograph for her copies of Titan’s Curse.

Meg to Riordan, undated. 1 p. “My son, Emile, is a half-blood. He doesn’t have ADHD or get into trouble or have a Greek god as a biological parent…” Informs him on how the books have affected her son.

Margaret to Riordan, undated.1 p. “A few weeks ago I had two different people come up and mention you…” Congrats him on the success of the series.

Jenny Martin to Riordan, undated. 1 p. “Thank you for visiting Hyman Elementary. The presentations were superb…” Thanks him for visiting her school, Duncanville Independent School District.

Jenny Martin to Riordan, undated. 1 p. “Thank you for writing the Percy Jackson series. The Lightning Thief last spring…” Informs him that she has added the novels to her course curriculum and Bluebonnet Lunch Bunch.

Larry to Riordan, undated. Postcard. “Well here it is…finally. I hope you like your segment…” Discusses making the video to promote one of the books.

Shannon McDonald to Riordan. Card. “I wanted to thank you for the wonderful impression you made on my 3rd grade son, Nathan, Tuesday evening. Thanking him for autographing her son’s book.

Jennifer Segreto to Riordan. Card. “Thank you so much for visiting Brearley. I really appreciate you fitting us into your visit to New York…” Thanking him for visiting the Brearley School.

______to Riordan, Card. “This note is long overdue, and I apologize for that. I really appreciate your coming to my class…” Thanking him for visiting her class.