THE HUNGER GAMES:Book Cover Conventions

Features in yellow must be included; others are optional.

On the Front Cover• Title

• Author

• Artwork (depicting some aspect of theme/plot/character/genre)

• Other books the author has written

• “Bestselling author of…”

• Bestseller designations

• Awards the book has won or been nominated for

• Book club designations

• Indication if the book is part of a series

• Critical reviews

On the Spine

• Title

• Author

• Publisher’s name and logo

• Artwork connected to the front cover

On the Back Cover

• Barcode (ISBN)

• Picture of the author

• Price

• Credits for artwork

• Reviews and ratings

• Book’s achievements

• Author’s other titles

• Author’s biography

• More artwork

Inside the Front-Front Flap

• Plot summary (that never gives away the ending!)

• Price

• Publisher’s logo and information

• Reviews and recommendations

On the Inside-Back Flap

• Continuation of plot summary

• Author’s biography

• Author’s photo

• Art and illustrations credits

• Continuation of plot summary

• Author’s biography

• Author’s photo

• Art and illustrations credits

Short Reviews: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

“Has taken the word ‘reluctant’ out of ‘reluctant readers.’” ---USA Today

“Perfectly pitched wit and believably self-centered hero…” ---The New York Times

“Move over, Harry Potter… There’s a new set of titles dominating the bestseller list for kids’ chapter books, and there’s nothing ‘fantasy’ about these.” ---Andrea Yeats from All Things Considered

Short Reviews: The Hunger Games

"Populated by three dimensional characters, this is a superb tale of physical adventure, political suspense, and romance." —Booklist

“A violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense… I couldn’t stop reading.” —Stephen King

Short Reviews: The Hunger Games

“Collins’s characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds; the plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘American Gladiator.’" —School Library Journal