If you’re a serious fan of Uncle Rick, there’s a good chance you started reading his books at the recommendation of a librarian. Librarians across the country love Rick Riordan for turning so many kids onto mythology. So, what better place to begin the national tour for The Ship of the Dead (this past October 3) than the library big leagues . . . Washington DC’s Library of Congress?

Over 750 kids, teachers, parents, and librarians packed the house to hear Rick talk about the third and final book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. We could go on and on about all of the amazing things he revealed that night, or you could watch right here. Again, you can thank a librarian for that!