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Hey YA

From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, the Hey YA podcast is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.

I Know What You Did Last Adaptation: YA Adaptations to Look Forward to

Tirzah and Erica discuss adaptations of I Know What You Did Last Summer, as well as other adaptations they've liked or are looking forward to

Extra Credit: YA Duologies for Your TBR

Tirzah recommends four YA duologies that have a book two dropping in 2022!

Get Angry, Get Empowered: Talking Censorship and YA

This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss the book challenges sweeping the nation and talk about practical ways to resist, beyond "read banned books."

The First Black Queer YA novel

This week, Erica discusses what's been credited as the first queer novel featuring Black teens, and other more recent Black queer YA novels.

She Might Have Pulled Off Minor Identity Theft

Join Tirzah and Erica as they discuss some wonderfully joyous YA novels featuring Black main characters!

Episode 112.5 YA Books Inspired by THE WILD SWANS

This week, Tirzah recommends two great YA fantasy novels inspired by the fairy tale The Wild Swans.

Episode 112 You Get a Printz, and You Get a Printz!

This week, Erica and Tirzah talk about the 2022 ALA Youth Media Awards winners and honors, including the Printz Award!

Episode 111.5 No Justice, No Peace: YA Books with Activism

This week, Erica goes over a few YA books that feature activist main characters, and tips for activism.

Episode 111 From Hardly Reading to Reading Harder

Tirzah and Erica discuss the Shadow and Bone season 2 announcement, the merits of reading the books before watching the show, and the books they want to or have read for Book Riot's 2022 Read Harder challenge.

Episode 110.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: I Did Blind Date With a YA Book for Science (AKA This Podcast)