I am so excited! Adam Spunberg and Savanna New have invited me to join this week’s Hunger Games Fireside Chat.

Since last April, Adam and Savanna have been producing a weekly podcast about all things related to The Hunger Games.  Savanna’s a writer for Picktainment and founder of Panem Radio. Adam has been instrumental in bringing The Potter Games and The Fandom to fans around the world. In short, they are unstoppable!

For the past year, I’ve been conducting an online ethnography into adolescent literacy, young adult literature, and fan culture.  I’ve had the opportunity to work with some incredible teens in Australia, Canada, and the United States.  They’ve shared their passion for The Hunger Games with me and given me so much insight into how young people are inspired to write Hunger Games fan fiction, produce videos, create art, and take on leadership roles on fan sites.

My research is ongoing, and I’m always looking for more participants.  (If you’re between 13 and 17 and live in one of the countries noted above, please contact me!)  The fan culture related to The Hunger Games is always growing and evolving.  Case in point: Capitol Couture.

Tune into the Fireside Chat on Monday January 30 at 10 pm EST!  Connect via the Website, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and iTunes.

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