The Global Reach of Rick Riordan.

The article focuses on the influence of Rick Riordan's *Lightning Thief*, published 20 years ago, in popularizing a subgenre of middle-grade books centered on global mythologies. It highlights a diverse selection of contemporary middle-grade titles inspired by various cultural myths, reflecting the broad impact Riordan's work has had on expanding myth-based storytelling beyond his own imprint, Rick Riordan Presents. The listed books represent a wide range of mythological traditions and authors, illustrating the subgenre's global reach and cultural diversity. This overview serves as a resource for readers interested in exploring myth-inspired middle-grade literature from multiple cultural perspectives.