Suzanne Collins is known for her contributions to children's television, particularly her work on Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. She ventured into children's literature with The Underland Chronicles, a bestselling five-book series that received international acclaim. Collins is also the author of The Hunger Games trilogy, critically acclaimed for its exploration of the effects of war on youth. She resides in Connecticut with her family.