New 'Hunger Games' prequel focuses on Haymitch Abernathy

Suzanne Collins is releasing a new prequel to the "Hunger Games" series titled "Sunrise on the Reaping," focusing on Haymitch Abernathy. The book will be available on March 18. This prequel adds to the existing "Hunger Games" universe, which includes five previous books. The story is set in Panem, a dystopian future resembling the United States, where citizens in poorer districts struggle to survive. Panem's Capitol is wealthy and extravagant, while districts like District 12 face poverty and hardship. The new book aims to deepen the understanding of Haymitch's character and the world he inhabits.