Hey YA
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 154 ratingsFrom great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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48.5 NO MORE SATURDAY NIGHTS by Norma Klein
July 31, 2019 11:16 - 23 minutesKelly digs into No More Saturday Nights, the lack of teen fathers in YA, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: No More Saturday Nights by Norma Klein Kirkus Review Hey YA Extra Credit schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48: I Don't Want To Go To Murder Island, Ok?
July 24, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEric and Kelly talk about vacations from hell and then share ghost stories to be enjoyed on said vacations. This episode is sponsored by #BookSquadGoals and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Wilder Girls by Rory Power Sawkill Girls by Claire LeGrand Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch A Fierce and Su...
I Don't Want To Go To Murder Island, Ok?
July 24, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutesEric and Kelly talk about vacations from hell and then share ghost stories to be enjoyed on said vacations. This episode is sponsored by #BookSquadGoals and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Wilder Girls by Rory Power Sawkill Girls by Claire LeGrand Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Sama...
47: #47.5: BREAKING UP by Norma Klein
July 17, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBKelly and special guest Tom Ryan talk about Norma Klein’s Breaking Up, progressive representation of queer couples, toxic adults, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Keep This To Yourself by Tom Ryan Breaking Up by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule
#47.5: BREAKING UP by Norma Klein
July 17, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesKelly and special guest Tom Ryan talk about Norma Klein’s Breaking Up, progressive representation of queer couples, toxic adults, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Keep This To Yourself by Tom Ryan Breaking Up by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more...
I Cried Waiting For My Pizza Today
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutesEric 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. This episode is sponsored by #BookSquadGoals Podcast and The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Slay by Brittney Morris The Shipby Antonia Honeywell Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice ...
47: I Cried Waiting For My Pizza Today
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBEric 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. This episode is sponsored by #BookSquadGoals Podcast and The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Slay by Brittney Morris The Shipby Antonia Honeywell Moon of the Crusted Snow b...
#46.5: Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutesKelly 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. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
46: #46.5: Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBKelly 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. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule
46: #46: Suzanne Collins OWNS The Mountain
June 26, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBEric 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. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and The Virtue of Sin by Shannon Schruen. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Shownotes: “Untitled Panem Novel” We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal Slay by Brittney Morris I’...
#46: Suzanne Collins OWNS The Mountain
June 26, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutesEric 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. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and The Virtue of Sin by Shannon Schruen. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Shownotes: “Untitled Panem Novel” We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal Slay by Brittney Morris I’m Not Dying With Yo...
#45.5: Family Secrets by Norma Klein
June 19, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutesKelly talks about Norma Klein’s Family Secrets, problematic weight stuff, and childish adults on the second Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Kirkus Review of Family Secrets (scroll down — linking directly takes you to an entirely different book called Family Secrets). Family Secrets by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule See o...
45: #45.5: Family Secrets by Norma Klein
June 19, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBKelly talks about Norma Klein’s Family Secrets, problematic weight stuff, and childish adults on the second Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Kirkus Review of Family Secrets (scroll down — linking directly takes you to an entirely different book called Family Secrets). Family Secrets by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Cred...
45: 45: I'm Not Stephen King's Publicist
June 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBKelly 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. This episode is sponsored by All The Books, Where You End and I Begin by Preston Norton, from Disney Publishing Worldwide and Amazon Publishing. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes The Rest...
45: I'm Not Stephen King's Publicist
June 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourKelly 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. This episode is sponsored by All The Books, Where You End and I Begin by Preston Norton, from Disney Publishing Worldwide and Amazon Publishing. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes The Rest of the Story by...
Extra Credit: Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesKelly talks about Norma Klein’s Domestic Arrangements, manipulative adults, and teen love on the first Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Kirkus Review of Domestic Arrangements Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
44: Extra Credit: Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBKelly talks about Norma Klein’s Domestic Arrangements, manipulative adults, and teen love on the first Hey YA: Extra Credit episode. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Kirkus Review of Domestic Arrangements Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein Hey YA Extra Credit schedule
#44: I'm Not The Teen Who Makes It To The Epilogue
May 29, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutesEric 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. This episode is sponsored by Audible, Birthday by Meredith Russo, and BookCon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein Let Me Hear A Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson The Exact Opposite of...
44: #44: I'm Not The Teen Who Makes It To The Epilogue
May 29, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEric 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. This episode is sponsored by Audible, Birthday by Meredith Russo, and BookCon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein Let Me Hear A Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson The...
#43: Precious Plant Nurturing Boys
May 15, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesEric and Kelly talk about teens who love gardens and the outdoors, as well as the wave of excellent YA books about music hitting shelves this year. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta, and Again, But Better by Christina Riccio. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson I Hope You Get This ...
43: #43: Precious Plant Nurturing Boys
May 15, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBEric and Kelly talk about teens who love gardens and the outdoors, as well as the wave of excellent YA books about music hitting shelves this year. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta, and Again, But Better by Christina Riccio. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson I Ho...
42: #42: A Penchant For Beheading Shoplifters
May 01, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBEric, Kelly, and special guest Alyssa Wees talk about debut YA novels, dark fairy tales, and haunted billboards. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lovely And The Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and TBR from Book Riot. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees White Rose by Kip Wilson Bright Burning Stars b...
#42: A Penchant For Beheading Shoplifters
May 01, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutesEric, Kelly, and special guest Alyssa Wees talk about debut YA novels, dark fairy tales, and haunted billboards. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lovely And The Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and TBR from Book Riot. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees White Rose by Kip Wilson Bright Burning Stars by AK Small Grave...
#41: Everyone Dies At The Dance
April 17, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutesEric and Kelly talk about YA prom stories and great verse novels for National Poetry Month. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Never-Contented Things by Sarah Porter, and BookCon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo Destroy All Mo...
41: #41: Everyone Dies At The Dance
April 17, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBEric and Kelly talk about YA prom stories and great verse novels for National Poetry Month. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Never-Contented Things by Sarah Porter, and BookCon. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acev...
40: #40: The Corn Uprising
April 03, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBEric and Kelly talk about climate fiction and YA books set all around the world. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Inebriated, and Haphaven. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson Pointe by Brandy Colbert “Kidlit These Days” podcast Wicked Fox by Kat Cho You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn Ruse by Cindy Pon U...
#40: The Corn Uprising
April 03, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutesEric and Kelly talk about climate fiction and YA books set all around the world. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Inebriated, and Haphaven. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson Pointe by Brandy Colbert “Kidlit These Days” podcast Wicked Fox by Kat Cho You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn Ruse by Cindy Pon Under the Never Sky by ...
#39: Gritty, The Gritty YA Novel
March 20, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutesEric and Kelly talk about YA adaptations of all stripes and share their spring YA TBRs. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Iliad by Gareth Hinds, and Chicken Girl by Heather Smith from Penguin Teen Canada. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Hungry Hearts edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond It’s a Whole Spiel edited by Katherine Lo...
39: #39: Gritty, The Gritty YA Novel
March 20, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBEric and Kelly talk about YA adaptations of all stripes and share their spring YA TBRs. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Iliad by Gareth Hinds, and Chicken Girl by Heather Smith from Penguin Teen Canada. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Hungry Hearts edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond It’s a Whole Spiel edite...
38: #38: Death Metal Songs You Can Slow Dance To
March 06, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBEric and Kelly talk about the YA books they’ve read that no one else has read and highlight a wealth of excellent teen books to read for Women’s History Month. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, An Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley, and Flatiron Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Amy Poehler taking Moxie to Netflix The Art of Losing b...
#38: Death Metal Songs You Can Slow Dance To
March 06, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutesEric and Kelly talk about the YA books they’ve read that no one else has read and highlight a wealth of excellent teen books to read for Women’s History Month. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, An Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley, and Flatiron Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: Amy Poehler taking Moxie to Netflix The Art of Losing by Lizzy Mason Int...
37: #37: Meg Cabot and Megan Abbott Aren't The Same Person
February 20, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBEric and Kelly talk about great adult titles for YA readers and dig into book covers that deserve great redesigns. This episode is sponsored by Audible, Epic Reads, publisher of The Blood Spell and Simon & Schuster, publisher of Crown of Feathers. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: We Set The Dark On Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia Mirage by Somiya D...
#36: The Backstreet Boys Have A New Album, Guys
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutesEric and Kelly offer up book recommendations when you don’t want to read a love story for Valentine’s Day, then they share awesome YA gift ideas for your Galentine. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s TBR, The Me I Meant to Be and HMH Teen, and The Deceivers. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! (Our apologies, there were technical difficulties and the sound is a little off...
36: #36: The Backstreet Boys Have A New Album, Guys
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEric and Kelly offer up book recommendations when you don’t want to read a love story for Valentine’s Day, then they share awesome YA gift ideas for your Galentine. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s TBR, The Me I Meant to Be and HMH Teen, and The Deceivers. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! (Our apologies, there were technical difficulties and the sound i...
#35: Mystery, Mystery, Murder, Murder
January 23, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutesEric and Kelly talk about their reading resolutions past, present, and mostly failed, as well as highlight an array of excellent sophomore YA novels. This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot, King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo and the Grishaverse, and The Avon Kisscon Weekend Affair. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: “Why this YA book’s d...
35: #35: Mystery, Mystery, Murder, Murder
January 23, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBEric and Kelly talk about their reading resolutions past, present, and mostly failed, as well as highlight an array of excellent sophomore YA novels. This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot, King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo and the Grishaverse, and The Avon Kisscon Weekend Affair. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show Notes: “Why ...
34: #34: Swoony Robots
January 09, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBEric and Kelly talk about perfect books for tackling genre-related YA book resolutions and share their winter TBRs. This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot and The Similars by Rebecca Hanover. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show notes Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen Ruse by Cindy Pon On the Come Up by Angie Thom...
#34: Swoony Robots
January 09, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutesEric and Kelly talk about perfect books for tackling genre-related YA book resolutions and share their winter TBRs. This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot and The Similars by Rebecca Hanover. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Show notes Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen Ruse by Cindy Pon On the Come Up by Angie Thomas Hot Dog Girl by...
#33: Dolly Parton, Patron Saint of YA
December 12, 2018 13:08 - 53 minutesEric and Kelly reflect on the biggest YA stories of the year, highlight some great YA memoirs (& memoirs they’d like to see), and talk about some of their personal reading habits. Hey YA is sponsored by the Book Riot Read Harder Journal, Once a King and HMH Teen, and the True Story giveaway. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Pulp by Robin Talley On The Come Up by Angie Thomas Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zen...
33: #33: Dolly Parton, Patron Saint of YA
December 12, 2018 13:08 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBEric and Kelly reflect on the biggest YA stories of the year, highlight some great YA memoirs (& memoirs they’d like to see), and talk about some of their personal reading habits. Hey YA is sponsored by the Book Riot Read Harder Journal, Once a King and HMH Teen, and the True Story giveaway. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Pulp by Robin Talley On The Come Up by Angie Thomas Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Ma...
#32: Olds Like Us
November 28, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutesEric and Kelly pack your gift-giving itineraries and your TBRs with YA books. Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Dragonshadow by Elle Katharine White, and So Done by Paula Chase. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig by Don Zolidis Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman Paperback Crush by Gabrielle Moss Need by Joelle Charbonneau A Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall Stronger, Faster, and More Beau...
32: #32: Olds Like Us
November 28, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBEric and Kelly pack your gift-giving itineraries and your TBRs with YA books. Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Dragonshadow by Elle Katharine White, and So Done by Paula Chase. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig by Don Zolidis Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman Paperback Crush by Gabrielle Moss Need by Joelle Charbonneau A Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall Stronger, F...
31: #31: Pterodactly Boyfriend, Again
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBEric and Kelly talk about the Goodreads Choice awards in YA (and the lack of nonfiction for young readers), this year’s Best Of lists so far, and highlight funny YA books and what it is that makes for good humor. Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Roar and the Magnetic Collection at Lion Forge, and Easy Prey by Catherine Lo from Amulet Books and PiqueBeyond. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Dry by Neal Shuste...
#31: Pterodactly Boyfriend, Again
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutesEric and Kelly talk about the Goodreads Choice awards in YA (and the lack of nonfiction for young readers), this year’s Best Of lists so far, and highlight funny YA books and what it is that makes for good humor. Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Roar and the Magnetic Collection at Lion Forge, and Easy Prey by Catherine Lo from Amulet Books and PiqueBeyond. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod...
30: #30: Astrology Is Old School Hogwarts House Sorting
October 31, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBEric, Kelly, and special guest Darcy Woods talk about astrology and the metaphysical in YA, then dig into some witchy reads for Halloween and beyond. Hey YA is sponsored by Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer from HMH Teen and That Night by Amy Giles from EpicReads. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Summer of Supernovas by Darcy Woods 500 Words or Less by Juleah Del Rosario Kens by Raziel Reid Period Pow...
29: #29: Perfect For Fans of Magic Mike
October 17, 2018 02:45 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBEric and Kelly talk about recent YA releases that you may have missed, great explorations of friendship in YA, and highlight some 2019 titles to get on your radar. Sponsored by The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig, Lost Soul Be At Peace by Maggie Thrash, and Flatiron Books and Legendary by Stephanie Garber. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Bonnie and Clyde by Karen Blumentha...
#29: Perfect For Fans of Magic Mike
October 17, 2018 02:45 - 51 minutesEric and Kelly talk about recent YA releases that you may have missed, great explorations of friendship in YA, and highlight some 2019 titles to get on your radar. Sponsored by The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig, Lost Soul Be At Peace by Maggie Thrash, and Flatiron Books and Legendary by Stephanie Garber. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Bonnie and Clyde by Karen Blumenthal The Quiet You ...
28: #28: Can We Even Say That Word?
October 03, 2018 12:33 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBEric and Kelly dive into the big, wide world of YA anthologies and shout about excellent YA books from small and indie presses. Hey YA is sponsored by Confessions of a Teenage Leper by Ashley Little, Vesuvian Books, and Flatiron Books, publishers of Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Black Enough by Ibi Zoboi When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk A Very Large Expan...
#28: Can We Even Say That Word?
October 03, 2018 12:33 - 50 minutesEric and Kelly dive into the big, wide world of YA anthologies and shout about excellent YA books from small and indie presses. Hey YA is sponsored by Confessions of a Teenage Leper by Ashley Little, Vesuvian Books, and Flatiron Books, publishers of Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: Black Enough by Ibi Zoboi When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tah...
#27: Oh, and Zombies
September 19, 2018 11:14 - 58 minutesEric, Kelly, and special guest Patrick Flores talk about YA road trip novels, this year's National Book Award long list titles in Young People's Literature, and highlight a wealth of YA reads for Hispanic Heritage Month. Sponsored by TBR, Kens by Raziel Reed, and Grim Lovelies by Megan Shepherd from HMH. Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot. Show Notes: American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott Darius The Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorra...