Suzanne Collins: Author of the Hunger Games Trilogy

by Melissa Ferguson

Overview

Readers will learn about the life and works of Suzanne Collins. This young adult author’s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Hunger Games trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author’s writing process and what inspires her to write. What’s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515713265
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Famous Female Authors Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Melissa Ferguson works as a continuing education program manager. She has worked for a corporate educational company that focuses on urban youth. She also has experience as a senior editor and writer in the publishing field. She holds an MA in English from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Besides writing, she enjoys finding “treasures” at flea markets and antique shops. She lives in a suburb of Minneapolis.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Writer on Fire 4

Chapter 2 Growing Up Military Style 6

Chapter 3 Becoming a Writer 10

Chapter 4 The Hunger Games 16

Chapter 5 Hollywood Calls 24

Chapter 6 What's Next? 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

• Readers get the inside scoop on their favorite authors • Covers the current hottest young adult writers • Discusses their childhoods, early lives, and what led to their success • Readers will learn what inspires these authors and their writing processes • Includes what next for these best-selling authors

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2016
Gr 3–6—A gathering of contemporary, famous women authors. Text blocks are generally short and carry thematic headlines, a good draw for reluctant readers. Page layouts are visually dynamic. For example, stock photos of Veronica Roth's home city of Chicago or a hand making editing marks on paper are well integrated, along with specific images of authors, their books, etc. Brief sidebars cover topics such as the rise of YA fiction or an overview of the New York publishing industry. Glossary entries are included at the bottoms of pages for ease of reference. Frequent quotations from authors are set apart in boxes, with dates and the given context. A "Read More" section contains references to books about writing. For web resources, readers are referred to a curated reference site, an extra step it seems unlikely many readers will take. VERDICT Solid introductory resources on intriguing, high-profile YA writers.

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