Main Books by Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins is an American author best known for the Hunger Games trilogy and the Underland Chronicles. Her debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, was published in 2003 by Scholastic Press, marking the start of the five-book Underland series. The Hunger Games trilogy, released between 2008 and 2010, includes The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. According to publisher reports, the Hunger Games series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages, making it one of the best-selling book series in modern publishing source.
Collins also wrote the picture book Year of the Jungle in 2013, inspired by her father's service in the Vietnam War. In 2020, she released the novel Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to The Hunger Games set in the era of the 10th Hunger Games. Her works are published primarily by Scholastic Press and Simon & Schuster, with international distribution handled by major global publishers. The Gregor the Overlander series includes five books: Gregor the Overlander, Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane, Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods, Gregor and the Marks of Secret, and Gregor and the Code of Claw.
Hunger Games Series Details
The Hunger Games trilogy follows Katniss Everdeen in a dystopian North America called Panem. The first book, The Hunger Games, was published on September 14, 2008. The second book, Catching Fire, followed in 2009, and the final book, Mockingjay, was released in 2010. The series has been adapted into a four-film franchise produced by Lionsgate, with the final film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, released in November 2015 source.
Sunrise on the Reaping, published in March 2020, is set 64 years before the events of The Hunger Games and tells the story of Haymitch Abernathy, the only victor from District 12 before Katniss. The novel expands the lore of Panem and provides insight into the origins of key characters. The Hunger Games series has been ranked among the top-selling children's book series of the 21st century, with consistent placement on bestseller lists for young adult fiction. Scholastic remains the primary publisher for the series in the United States.
Other Works and Publishing Data
Suzanne Collins has authored several other works beyond the major series. The Underland Chronicles consists of five books published between 2003 and 2007. She also contributed to the children's television series Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo before focusing on books. Her picture book Year of the Jungle was illustrated by James Proimos and published in 2013. Collins has worked with publishers including Scholastic Press and Simon & Schuster for her book releases source.
The Hunger Games series has generated significant revenue for its publishers and adaptation studios. The film franchise grossed over $3