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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 45 I’m Not Stephen King’s Publicist

Kelly and special guest Sarah Dessen talk about teen life today, how YA has grown and changed in the last two decades, and what "strong female characters" means.

Episode 44.5 Extra Credit: Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein

Kelly digs deep into the classic DOMESTIC ARRANGEMENTS by Norma Klein as part of the summer long "Hey YA: Extra Credit" podcast.

Episode 44 I’m Not The Teen Who Makes It To The Epilogue

Eric and Kelly talk about abortion and reproductive rights in YA, highlight summer reads (and not in the way you imagine), and share their summer TBRs.

Precious Plant Nurturing Boys

Eric and Kelly talk about teens who love gardens and the outdoors, as well as the wave of excellent YA ...

Episode 42 A Penchant For Beheading Shoplifters

Eric, Kelly, and special guest Alyssa Wees talk about debut YA novels, dark fairy tales, and haunted billboards. This episode ...

Episode 41 Everyone Dies At The Dance

Eric and Kelly talk about YA prom stories and great verse novels for National Poetry Month.

Episode 40 The Corn Uprising

Eric and Kelly talk about climate fiction and YA books set all around the world. This episode is sponsored by ...

Episode 39 Gritty, the Gritty YA Novel

Eric and Kelly talk about YA adaptations of all stripes and share their spring YA TBRs. This episode is sponsored ...

Episode 38 Death Metal Songs You Can Slow Dance To

Eric and Kelly talk about the YA books they’ve read that no one else has read and highlight a wealth ...

Episode 37 Meg Cabot and Megan Abbott Aren’t The Same Person

Eric and Kelly talk about great adult titles for YA readers and dig into book covers that deserve great redesigns. ...