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Suzanne Collins
Scholastic Inc.
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
USA
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Scholastic Inc.
(Book Publisher)
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
USA
Phone: (212) 343-6100
Suzanne Collins is an acclaimed American author best known for her dystopian trilogy, The Hunger Games, which has captivated millions of readers around the globe. Born on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, Collins grew up in a family deeply involved in the arts and literature. Her father, a United States Air Force veteran, and a former college professor, instilled in her a love for storytelling and an understanding of the complexities of life, especially the impact of war and conflict.
Collins spent much of her childhood in various parts of the United States, moving frequently due to her father’s military career. This transient lifestyle exposed her to different cultures and experiences, shaping her worldview. After high school, Collins attended Indiana University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and a Minor in Telecommunications in 1985. She later pursued a career in writing for television, working on children’s programs and gaining valuable experience in storytelling and character development.
Collins began her writing career in television, contributing to several popular children’s shows, including Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. Her experiences in television writing honed her skills in creating engaging narratives and relatable characters, which would later become essential in her novels. However, she felt a calling to transition from screenwriting to novel writing, which led to her first series.
In 2005, Collins published Gregor the Overlander, the first book in a five-part series called The Underland Chronicles. The series, aimed at middle-grade readers, follows the adventures of a young boy named Gregor as he navigates a hidden world beneath New York City. The books received positive reviews and established Collins as a talented author in the children’s literature field.
