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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 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.

Episode 49.5 Extra Credit: MOM, THE WOLFMAN, AND ME by Norma Klein

Kelly and special guest Brandy Colbert talk about Norma Klein’s Mom, The Wolfman, and Me.

Episode 49 Every 90s Teen Movie Ever

Episode 48.5 Extra Credit: NO MORE SATURDAY NIGHTS by Norma Klein

Episode 48 I Don’t Want To Go To Murder Island, Ok?

Eric and Kelly talk about vacations from hell and then share ghost stories to be enjoyed on said vacations. 

Episode 47.5 Extra Credit: Breaking Up by Norma Klein

Episode 47 I Cried Waiting For My Pizza Today

Eric and Kelly talk about trends in YA this year they've seen, as well as offer up some cool reading for summer and hot reading for winter. 

Episode 46.5 Extra Credit: Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein

Kelly talks about Norma Klein’s Love Is One Of The Choices, immature adult figures, and student-teacher relationships in the third Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

Episode 46 Suzanne Collins OWNS The Mountain

Eric and Kelly talk about their favorite YA books of the year so far, highlight 2019 YA comics, and scream about the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.