It’s been 10 years since The Hunger Games came to an end.
But fans of the series will soon be back in Panem, as author Suzanne Collins announced earlier this year that a prequel book is on the way.
And now, the book officially has a name: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
RETURN TO THE HUNGER GAMES! THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES from Suzanne Collins is coming out on May 19, 2020. Pre-order your copy now! #SongbirdsandSnakes #HungerGames https://t.co/0g5zgrmgoz pic.twitter.com/kO1Pwt3ZTK
— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 4, 2019
The book, set 64 years before the start of the Hunger Games, is currently scheduled for release on May 19, 2020.
In a statement, Collins said [via The Hollywood Reporter]:
“With this book, I wanted to explore the state of nature, who we are, and what we perceive is required for our survival.
“The reconstruction period 10 years after the war, commonly referred to as the Dark Days — as the country of Panem struggles back to its feet — provides fertile ground for characters to grapple with these questions and thereby define their views of humanity.”
The first three Hunger Games books – The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay – have sold more than a 100 million copies worldwide. They were adapted for the big screen, with Jennifer Lawrence taking on the role of Katniss Everdeen.
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