Suzanne Collins

This biography introduces readers to Suzanne Collins, the best-selling author of the Underland Chronicles series and the Hunger Games series. Her books include Gregor the Overlander, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. Readers will learn about CollinsÍs childhood in the United States and Belgium, the influence of her fatherÍs military career, her early love of reading, and her initial work as a writer for television shows such as Clarissa Explains It All, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy, and CliffordÍs Puppy Days. Readers will also learn about her inspiration for her work, and where she hopes to take her career next. CollinsÍs popularity continues to grow as the dystopian Hunger Games trilogy turns into box office hits. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight CollinsÍs childhood, family, education, and life as an author. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.