Suzanne Collins (1) (1962–)
Author of The Hunger Games
For other authors named Suzanne Collins, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Suzanne Collins was born on August 10, 1962. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from Indiana University with a double major in Drama and Telecommunications. Collins went on to receive an M.F.A. from New York University in dramatic writing. Since 1991, she has been a writer for show more children's television shows. She has worked on the staffs of several shows including Clarissa Explains it All, The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, Little Bear and Oswald. She also co-wrote the Rankin/Bass Christmas special, Santa, Baby! and was the head writer for Scholastic Entertainment's Clifford's Puppy Days. Her books include When Charlie McButton Lost Power, The Underland Chronicles, and the Hunger Games Trilogy. Book one of this trilogy, The Hunger Games, became a major motion picture in 2012 with Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence portraying the main character of Katniss Everdeen. Catching Fire, book 2 of the trilogy, became a major motion picture in 2013. Mockingjay - Part One was released as a film in 2014 and Part Two in 2015. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Series
Works by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games / Catching Fire / Mockingjay / The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020) 198 copies, 4 reviews
Associated Works
The Graphic Canon of Children's Literature: The World's Greatest Kids' Lit as Comics and Visuals (2014) — Contributor — 92 copies, 1 review
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Collins, Suzanne Marie
- Birthdate
- 1962-08-11
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- Places of residence
- Sandy Hook, Connecticut, USA
- Education
- Alabama School of Fine Arts (Theater Arts)
Indiana University (BA | 1985 | Theater and Telecommunications)
New York University (MFA | 1989 | Dramating Writing) - Occupations
- television screenwriter
novelist - Relationships
- Pryor, Charles (husband)
- Awards and honors
- Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in The World (2010)
California Young Reader Medal (2011)
CYBIL Award (2008) - Agent
- Rosemary B. Stimola (Stimola Literary Studio)
Members
Discussions
Life in the Capitol in The Hunger Games (September 2017)
Group Read: The Hunger Games in Read YA Lit (February 2014)
Mockingjay discussion -- includes *SPOILERS* in Hogwarts Express (February 2012)
Catching Fire - what will happen in the second book of the Hunger Games? in Read YA Lit (August 2009)
Reviews
The main character acts just like a self centered teen would. I wanted to yell at her on may occasions, but it was realistic.
Katniss is living the life of a Hunger Games victor, preparing for the Quarter Quell, a 75th anniversary "special" version of the games. But what makes it special is terrifying.
This is a wonderful, short follow up to the Hunger Games and a great read.
This is a wonderful, short follow up to the Hunger Games and a great read.
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Awards
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Statistics
- Works
- 35
- Also by
- 5
- Members
- 197,904
- Popularity
- #21
- Rating
- 4.2
- Reviews
- 7,857
- ISBNs
- 1,076
- Languages
- 36
- Favorited
- 76
I was afraid Mockingjay would be disappointing, but it is the perfect finish to the Hunger Games. Edge of my seat anticipation altered with serious realizations of the consequences of war.