I read the debate on hungergamestrilogy's forum...yikes! They had some time on their hands. My official stand on the matter is that the term "dark-skinned" should be left up to the interpretation of the reader. We read for the enjoyment of it, and have the liberty to think of characters as our mind imagines them to be. We shouldn't argue about who's right and wrong. And when the movie comes out, we'll see the casting director's interpretation, or even Suzanne Collins' original intent as she is writing the script and could be involved in choosing the cast. - I have to say it does make sense that they would choose African American actors for Thresh and Rue, just to have a more racially diverse cast. I didn't picture them to be, but who cares?

My favorite picks for Rue are Alana Locke and Bella Thorne.
I know Bella is super pale, but that's exactly how I pictured her. Alana's tanner, and there's just something about her eyes that is just... Rue!

i think Alana is better for Rue because i think it said she was young.. but i think she should get a lil bit tanner

Not to hurt anyones feelings but Rue is deff. black and if she isn't black in the movie I have to say I will be VERY upset.

I agree with TheMeadow on this one. "dark-skinned" can be perceived in multiple ways and is best left up to the reader as to what they think "dark-skinned" means.

Agreed.
We don't want trouble here in the forum.

There's this girl at school..she REALLY looks like Rue
thing is she's like white washed (she looks like a ghost in one photo)
I wish I could post her picture here, but it would be rude to without asking her etc.

@sydneygirl

You're right. You'd need her permission before posting a picture of her.