The Saturday Post: Graphic Novels, Hunger Games & more

* Acclaimed YA author S.E. Hinton is getting into graphic novels, with her first release from Bluewater Productions called The Puppy Sister:

The story is about this touching family is about Nick and his parents get more than they bargained for when their newly adopted puppy, Aleasha, decides she’ll have more fun with her new “family” if she becomes human, too. So begins a laugh-out-loud adventure told from Aleasha’s point of view, about her transformation from puppy to girl.

See more here.

* Want more graphic novels? The titles for 2011 Free Comic Book Day have been announced.

* HarperTeen has announced its Dark Days of Supernatural winter book tour, featuring five fantastic YA authors. Be sure to see if they’re coming to a town near you!

* The 2010 GoodReads Choice Awards are open for voting now … be sure to cast your picks in several categories.

* And here’s a variety of exciting news for fans of The Hunger Games:

• Suzanne Collins named one of EW’s Entertainers of the Year
• David Slade talks about almost directing The Hunger Games movie & why he thinks it’ll be the next big thing
• Suzanne Collins praises actual Hunger Games director, Gary Ross