The Mountain Ridge High School Media Center is excited to feature Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins as our November Book of the Month. With the major motion picture adaptation arriving in theaters on November 20, 2026, students have the opportunity to experience the story on the page before seeing it on the big screen.
About the Book
Sunrise on the Reaping takes readers back to Panem 24 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteers for her sister and changes District 12 forever. The novel follows a young Haymitch Abernathy—the sarcastic, complex mentor from District 12—and reveals what happened when his name was called for the 50th Hunger Games.
What Readers Can Expect:
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A high-stakes Hunger Games featuring a cruel twist: twice the tributes and twice the tragedy.
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Themes of propaganda, rebellion, and the power of controlling the narrative.
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The compelling backstory behind Haymitch’s journey in the original trilogy.
How to Get Your Copy
Students can access Sunrise on the Reaping in multiple formats on a first-come, first-served basis:
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Print Copies: Available for checkout at the Media Center circulation desk.
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eBooks and Audiobooks: Available digitally through Sora / OverDrive.
Enter to Win a Complete Megaplex Movie Night Package
To celebrate reading across campus, the Media Center is hosting a November giveaway for a Complete Movie Night Package from Megaplex!
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How to Enter: Any student who checks out a book from the MRHS Media Center between November 2 and November 19, 2026, will receive an entry into the drawing.
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Winner Selection: The winning ticket will be drawn on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the end of the school day.
Stop by the Media Center today to check out your next read—and may the odds be ever in your favor, Ridge readers!