Orson Scott Card is an American author best known for his science fiction novel, Ender's Game, published in 1985. The book follows a young boy, Ender Wiggin, who is trained through games to prepare for an alien invasion. Card's work has received numerous awards, including the Hugo and Nebula awards. In addition to writing, Card is also a playwright and a speaker. He has written several sequels to Ender's Game, expanding the universe he created. Card's writing often explores themes of morality, leadership, and the complexities of human relationships.