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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.

Episode 104 I’m a Cancer, How About You?

Kelly and Erica dive into recent YA books that explore mental health and highlight some really pretty graphic novels.

Episode 103.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: The Career Novel

Kelly offers a history of the YA career novel.

Episode 103 The Haviest of the Haves

Jenn from Book Riot's Get Booked podcast joins Erica to discuss the current state of dystopian YA compared to the Hunger Games era.

Episode 102.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Romance

Erica shares a few romances-- whimsical as well as serious-- that feature diverse characters.

Episode 102 Opening Grub Hub and Doing Some Damage

Kelly and Erica highlight excellent books for Latinx Heritage Month and dig into must-read YA memoirs.

Episode 101.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Dipping Your Toes Into YA

Erica shares a couple books that made her want to read more as an adult, as well as some she's really looking forward to.

Episode 101 A Hug in a Book

Kelly and Erica talk about new releases they're loving so far and about those they're excited to be released.

Episode 100.5 Contemporary History: 3 Recent YA Releases

Kelly talks about three recent YA books that explore contemporary history from 1960-today.

Episode 100 Foodie Tinder

Kelly and Erika talk about excellent diverse science fiction and fantasy, then offer up some delicious new foodie fiction.

Episode 99.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: The First Real YA Book

Kelly shares the history and context of the first true YA book, Maureen Daly's Seventeenth Summer.