The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities is a collection of ten stories presented by American author Richard Russell Riordan. He is famously known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. It was published in 2021 by Rick Riordan Presents. Other Authors included in the collection are Roshani Chokshi, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Yoon Ha Lee, Carlos Hernandez J. C. Cervantes, Graci Kim, Tehlor Kay Mejia, and Sarwat Chadda.
The collection explores multiple universes that showcase a hero's journey. Young heroes are put to test when they have to face villains like monsters, demons, ghosts, and killers. Many heroes incorporated into this vast universe have been part of Riordan's other epic stories. Heroes like Min the fox spirit, Gabi, Tristan Strong Riley Oh, Sal, Aru Shah, Zane Obispo, among others.
Diversity and multiculturalism are core elements in this cinematic collection. The author's pay respect to multiple cultures like Africans, Asians, Indian, and South American. The collection is vast and accommodates many if not all people. It's funny, relatable, and full of epic adventures.
