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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 58 Wearing Real People Clothes

Eric and Kelly highlight some of the undersung YA of 2019 and scream about what they're reading this winter.

Episode 57 Coming To You In Claymation!

You asked, and Kelly and Eric answered. It's the holiday YA book recommendation extravaganza!

Episode 56 Remember To Unclick Lumbersexual

Kelly and Eric talk about underrated YA gems of the last decade and highlight great reads for Native American History Month.

Episode 55 Gentle Trolling

Kelly and guest host Amanda Nelson talk about crossover reads, as well as their Swiss Army YA recommendations.

Episode 54 Being Petty Is An Important Reason To Read

Kelly and Eric talk about the return of vampires and go deep into YA book cover trends for 2020.

Episode 53 Our Comics and YA Crossover Wishlists

Eric and Jenn talk about speculative YA, and their wishlists for YA writers who should take on comic characters.

Episode 52 Class Projects About Chlamydia

Kelly and Eric talk about YA book-writing duos then highlight some of the fall titles that are falling under the radar -- but shouldn't.

Episode 51 Welcome To College: Death Comes For Us All

Kelly and Eric talk about YA books that'd make great picks for college freshman to prepare for their school lives, then scream about their huge fall YA TBR lists.

Episode 50.5 Extra Credit: It’s Ok If You Don’t Love Me by Norma Klein

Episode 50 Complicated Trips To Other Planets

Kelly and Eric celebrate their 50th episode and 2nd podcast anniversary with 50 rapid-fire backlist YA recommendations.