Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author & Television Writer; Creator of "The Hunger Games" Series; Time Most Influential People Honoree

Suzanne Collins Biography

Suzanne Collins is an American author and screenwriter known for her significant contributions to young adult fiction and children's literature. Before establishing herself in publishing, Collins began her professional career writing for children's television, working on the staffs of several Nickelodeon shows, including the Emmy-nominated Clarissa Explains It All and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. She was also nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for her work co-writing Santa, Baby!, an animated Christmas special.

Collins transitioned to prose fiction after a chance encounter with a fellow writer, making her mark in children's literature with the New York Times bestselling five-book series for middle-grade readers, "The Underland Chronicles," which received recognition in the United States and internationally.

Her career reached new heights with the publication of the dystopian trilogy "The Hunger Games." Inspired by flipping between war coverage and reality television, Collins developed the concept for "The Hunger Games," a series that explores the effects of war and violence on young people. The trilogy remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for more than 60 consecutive weeks, and publisher Scholastic reported over 50 million copies of "The Hunger Games" books in print by the time the first film adaptation was released. Collins contributed to the screenplay for the film adaptation, which achieved significant commercial success.

The trilogy's success led to a major film franchise and established Collins as a leading figure in contemporary literature. There are now more than 100 million copies of all five books in the series in print and digital formats worldwide, with foreign publishing rights sold in 55 languages. Lionsgate adapted each book into feature films, which collectively grossed more than $3.3 billion in theatrical ticket sales. Amazon recognized Collins as the best-selling author of all time for Kindle, noting her high percentage of popularly highlighted passages. She has received numerous honors, including being named to the TIME 100 list, Entertainment Weekly Entertainers of the Year, Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, and receiving the Authors Guild Award for Distinguished Service to the Literary Community. Collins was the first young adult author to receive this Guild Award.

Collins has continued to expand the world of Panem with new stories addressing timely themes. A prequel to "The Hunger Games," "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," explores the origins of the series' dystopian society, and a film adaptation followed. Her novel "Sunrise on the Reaping" revisits Panem 24 years before the events of "The Hunger Games," focusing on the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The second prequel, told from the perspective of Haymitch Abernathy, gained recognition as the most popular book on BookTok and as the BookTok Book of the Year. Collins has also been honored as a candidate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. With a body of work spanning television, children's literature, and internationally recognized fiction, Collins continues to explore the moral complexities of war, power, and survival for readers of all ages.

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Suzanne Collins Videos

Suzanne Collins reads an excerpt from THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES!
Suzanne Collins Answers Questions about The Hunger Games Trilogy

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What topics does Suzanne Collins speak about?

Suzanne Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, College, Poetry, Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Storytelling.

Where does Suzanne Collins travel from?

Suzanne Collins generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Suzanne Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Bestselling Authors and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Suzanne Collins for live events is $200,000 and above. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Suzanne Collins generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lois Lowry, Kwame Alexander and R.L. Stine. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Suzanne Collins for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 15/06/2026.

Suzanne Collins Videos

Suzanne Collins reads an excerpt from THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES!
Suzanne Collins Answers Questions about The Hunger Games Trilogy
  • How do I book Suzanne Collins to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Suzanne Collins for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Suzanne Collins, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Suzanne Collins or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Suzanne Collins for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Suzanne Collins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $200,000 and above. For the most current speaking fee to hire Suzanne Collins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Suzanne Collins speak about?

    Suzanne Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, College, Poetry, Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Storytelling.
  • Where does Suzanne Collins travel from?

    Suzanne Collins generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Suzanne Collins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Suzanne Collins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Suzanne Collins for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Suzanne Collins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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