First Printing of 3.5 Million Copies Ordered by Disney for Rick Riordan’s Latest Book

More than 33 million books are currently in print in the United States across Riordan’s three series from Disney-Hyperion: “Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” “The Kane Chronicles,” and “The Heroes of Olympus.” The books have been translated into 37 languages in 36 countries.

In support of the release of “The Mark of Athena,” Riordan will embark on a multicity U.S. and Canada tour beginning on the national laydown date, Oct. 2. Exclusive “Camp Half-Blood” and “Camp Jupiter” T-shirts will be given out at each tour event.