Suzanne Collins is an American author, born on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is best known for writing the popular young adult book series "The Hunger Games." Collins began her career as a writer for children's television shows, including "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Little Bear."
In 2003, Collins published her first novel, "Gregor the Overlander," which became a New York Times bestseller. However, it was her second book series, "The Hunger Games," that catapulted her to international fame. The first book in the trilogy was released in 2008 and quickly became a bestseller. The series has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
"The Hunger Games" takes place in a dystopian world where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in a televised event called the Hunger Games. The books explore themes such as government control, social inequality, and the power of propaganda.
Collins has won numerous awards for her work, including the 2009 California Young Reader Medal and the 2011 Children's Choice Book Award. In 2010, she was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
In addition to writing, Collins is also an executive producer and writer for the film adaptations of "The Hunger Games" series. The first film was released in 2012 and was a box office success. The franchise went on to produce three more films, with the final installment released in 2015.
Overall, Suzanne Collins is a highly successful and acclaimed author, known for her ability to capture the imaginations of young readers with her gripping storytelling and thought-provoking themes.