Collins' career began in 1991 writing television shows for children. She has worked on many television shows on Nickelodeon. She wrote the cartoons Clarissa Explains It All, The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, Little Bear, and Oswald. Later she started writing books for children.
Her first book, The Underland Chronicles, hit the New York Times bestseller list. She then wrote The Hunger Games in September 2008. The Hunger Games also hit the New York Times bestseller list. The second book, Catching Fire, was published in September 2009. Later, in 2010, the third book of the series, Mockingjay, was published.
Who is Suzanne Collins?
She was born on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is an American author, television screenwriter, and playwright. She began his literary career by writing children's books and television shows. Collins has gained international fame with her various book series, especially the "Hunger Games" series.
Suzanne Marie Collins (born August 10, 1962) is an American author and television writer. She is best known as the author of the young adult dystopian book series The Hunger Games. She is also the author of the children's fantasy series The Underland Chronicles.
Suzanne Collins studied communications and theater at Indiana University and later earned a master's degree in Dramatic Writing at New York University. She first started her professional career by writing television programs for children. During this period, she served as a screenwriter and producer on various popular children's shows.
Her first significant success in her writing career came with her novel "Gregor and the Secret Prophecy", published in 2003. This novel turned into a five-book series called "Underground Chronicles". The series has been a huge success, especially among child and young adult readers.
Collins' real fame exploded worldwide with his novel "The Hunger Games" published in 2008. This book is a series of three books set in a dystopian future and tells about the struggle of young heroes to survive. Other books in the series are "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay". The Hunger Games series reached millions of sales worldwide and was later adapted into big-budget movies.
Suzanne Collins has achieved numerous awards and successes in the literary world throughout her career.
Suzanne Collins' life story
Suzanne Collins was born to Michael and Jane Collins. Because his father was in the U.S. Air Force, the family moved frequently throughout Collins' childhood. The experience of living in different regions and adapting to new environments also has a significant influence on Collins's writings and characters.
Films
Suzanne Collins's "Hunger Games" series attracted the attention of Hollywood producers after its great success and was adapted into four big-budget films. In these films, the characters and stories of the series were brought to the big screen. The main films adapted from Suzanne Collins' books are:
The Hunger Games (2012): The first movie is adapted from the first book of the series, "The Hunger Games". The story is set in a dystopian future, the film tells about the deadly competition called The Hunger Games held every year in the country of Panem, ruled by a totalitarian government, and focuses on the struggle of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) to survive.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013): Adapted from the second book of the series, "Catching Fire", the film is about the events that Katniss and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) experience after their victorious return from the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss, who rebels and rebels against the system, becomes the target of the government and is forced to participate in the 75th Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014): This is the first chapter of "Mockingjay", the third and final book in the series. In the film, it is explained that Katniss is considered the symbol of the rebellion and that she embarks on a war against the government with help from the leaders of the rebellion. Meanwhile, she learns that Peeta has been captured by the capital and decides to rescue him.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015): The second part of the last book of the series and the final part of the movie series. At the height of the conflict between rebellion leaders and the government, Katniss plans a massive attack to overthrow the government in Panem. In the process, Katniss has the goal of saving Peeta and killing the dictator in the capital.
The Hunger Games Series: Set in a dystopian future, the series tells about the deadly Hunger Games held in the country of Panem, ruled by a totalitarian government, and the struggles of the young hero Katniss Everdeen. The series consists of three books: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. In addition, Song of Birds and Snakes (2020) is considered by some sources to be the 4th book of this series.