

July Review: Collins' long-awaited prequel!
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Author: Suzanne Collins Publisher: Scholastic Press RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ President Snow. Tyrant of Panem. Villain. Enemy to Katniss. But do we really know him? Travel back to the early days of the Hunger Games, before the flash and pomp we have become so familiar with in Katniss’ story. The games are raw. Viewership is down. The Capital struggles to maintain the tenth annual Hunger Games as a means to control the districts. Enter a new idea—mentors