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For fans of historical fiction and the supernatural, Katsu’s goosebumpy and spooky plot makes for an original and surprising read.” — Library Journal (starred review) Jeff Labrecque (April 4, 2011). " 'Hunger Games' casts Peeta and Gale: Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth nab the roles". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved April 4, 2011. Lionsgate announced that the trilogy will be made into 4 movies. I’ve realized that Roxane Gay is, while not my style as a fiction author, a fantastic author of nonfiction. Her stories are so emotive, so well-conveyed, so horrifying and so real. And most of all, so incredibly well written. Main article: The Hunger Games (film series) Jennifer Lawrence played Katniss in the film adaptations. I do not want pity or appreciation or advice. I am not brave or heroic. I am not strong. I am not special. I am one woman who has experienced something countless women have experienced. I am a victim who survived.”

Calta, Alex (August 26, 2014). "The Hunger Games: Class, Politics, and Marketing". American University . Retrieved April 27, 2023.Valby, Karen (January 25, 2011). " 'The Hunger Games' gets release date". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved January 26, 2011.

First, writing such a raw memoir requires courage. To lay yourself bare, to expose your secrets, your shameful thoughts transparently is brave. Roxanne Gay didn’t “beautify” her life. Didn’t hide and wasn’t superficial like some famous people when writing their autobiographies. She told about it like it is. The good, the ugly, the embarrassing moments, the prideful ones… well, all I can say is I’m glad I finally read it. On bad days, though, I forget how to separate my personality, the heart of who I am, from my body. I forget how to shield myself from the cruelties of the world. A prequel to the trilogy, titled The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, was released on May 19, 2020. [15] The novel is set 64 years before The Hunger Games events, during the 'Dark Days' which led to the failed rebellion in Panem. The story follows an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow, whose family name has fallen from grace as the remaining Snows live in poverty and struggle to keep up appearances in post-war Panem. [16] Snow becomes a mentor for the 10th annual Hunger Games as his final project before graduating from school. Snow shows great commitment in mentoring his tribute Lucy Gray Baird from the impoverished district 12 because her winning means he will be awarded a monetary prize that will cover his university tuition. [17] Though skeptical at first, Snow believes he can turn the odds of the Games in his favor after seeing Lucy defiantly sing during her reaping ceremony. [18] During his time spent mentoring Lucy, Snow begins to fall in love with her and must choose between her and his promising political future. [16] Collins credits her character Lucy as having introduced the concept of entertainment into the Hunger Games with her performative and musical talent. [19] ThemesSuzanne Collins's War Stories for Kids". The New York Times. April 8, 2011 . Retrieved November 14, 2011.