We’re all anxiously awaiting the release of Mockingjay. As we continue the 13 District Blog Tour, here’s a message straight from the author while we wait for August 24th:
Dear Readers,
I can’t tell you how excited I am for the release of Mockingjay on August 24th, and how grateful I am for all the anticipation that’s been expressed in advance of the release date. One of the most important things to me is that everyone in the world is going to be able to experience the final book of The Hunger Games all at the same time, and be able to discover what happens in the book without hearing about it elsewhere first. Word will certainly travel fast, but I urge you – before or immediately after August 24th – to please respect the other Hunger Games fans worldwide and avoid sharing any spoilers, so that the conclusion of Katniss’s story can unfold for each reader the way it was meant to unfold.
I am eagerly looking forward to August 24th and the entrance of Mockingjay in the world. Then (and only then) let the conversations begin!
Sincerely,
Suzanne Collins
See the full original article at the On Our Minds @Scholastic blog.
Novel Novice 
I solemnly swear to reveal no spoilers…
I sooooo want to read this book. I have preordered..prepaid…now just sitting on tush waiting….well reading madly everyday but waiting. A friend said to me once…if I didn’t read The Hunger Games series I would make her cry. She felt that strongly. i being a marshmallow couldn’t let that happen, so I did. WOW!!! Suzanne ..truly brill writing. Team Peeta..sorry but after Catching fire don’t believe any other choice. Don’t know enough about Gale. Peeta true friend/loyal etc..but !! I don’t under estimate your writing Ms Collins so anything possible.