YA Podcast
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast about YA lit and what it can teach us - at any age. Join us as we review new releases and revisit old classics. Produced by Teffer Adjemian for the Upford Network! To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast
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78. P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
March 02, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week starts off Sequel Month! That’s right, for the whole month of March we’re reviewing sequels of books we have previously reviewed, and we’re kicking it off with P.S. I Still Love You! Join Bailey and Teffer for a heated debate about John Ambrose vs. Peter Kavinsky, bad boys vs good boys, and love right now vs love forever. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodc...
77. Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett
February 24, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBFor Black History Month, we’re doing a series on romances by black authors! This week we read “Full Disclosure” by Camryn Garrett. We talked about the incredible education work this book does around HIV, How refreshing it is to see a protagonist whose passion for the arts is in production, not performing, and how much we love the beautiful, tender and realistic relationships in this book! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-fo...
76. This is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBNOTE: we use the wrong name for Kacen in this episode!! We're very sorry about that. The book is by KACEN Callender! For Black History Month, we’re doing a series on romances by black authors! This week, we’re digging into “This is Kind of an Epic Love Story” by Kacen Callender. We’re talking about on again off again romance,writing sex, and teens practicing polyamory. We also talk about the importance of representation in countering gentrification, in a little rabbit trail talking about Sea...
75. Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann
February 17, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBFor Black History Month, we're doing a series on romances by black authors! This week, Kadi and Teffer put on our critical hats to talk about Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann! We’re talking about asexual representation, platonic relationships, and what a love story needs to feel satisfying. We also talk about the effects of editing vs writing on a story, and why we’re looking forward to reading Kann’s second novel! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://w...
74. I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest
February 03, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBFor Black History Month, we’re doing a series on romances by black authors, starting with I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest! Hannah and Teffer get into this light but heartfelt ballet road trip romance and talk about growing in self confidence, slow cooking romances, following your dreams and parental learning curves. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodcast@...
73. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
January 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week, Kadi introduces us to her favourite comfort read: Twilight! Enjoy a very elaborate summary of Stephenie Meyer’s series as well as the movies, a thorough appreciation of cheesy all-encompassing romance, “guilty” pleasures, AND Hannah reveals some deep truths about their literary past...!!! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yap...
73. Twilight by Stephane Meyer
January 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourThis week, Kadi introduces us to her favourite comfort read: Twilight! Enjoy a very elaborate summary of Stephanie Meyer’s series as well as the movies, a thorough appreciation of cheesy all-encompassing romance, “guilty” pleasures, AND Hannah reveals some deep truths about their literary past...!!! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yap...
72. Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn
January 20, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week we’re talking about Teffer’s comfort reading pick: Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn. We get into believable teen characters, believable family relationships, our own pseudo-goth pasts, and the nostalgia of 2000’s cafe culture. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great Bear Music! great...
71. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
January 13, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week, to kick off a January of comfort reading, we’re reading Hannah’s pick, Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. We chat about the delights of casual diversity in a romance novel, different kinds of coming out narratives, and this week’s real-life Royal drama. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @theba...
70. 2019 Wrap-Up!
December 30, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB2019 is ending at Kadi and Teffer are talking about our highlights of 2019, and what we’re looking forward to in 2020! Relive the books, the interviews, and good god the THIRST that made 2019 so great. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www....
69. A White Christmas
December 23, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we were going to talk about YA holiday books by non white authors, but things didn’t quite go to plan. We talk about the lack of diversity in holiday books, touch on J.K. Rowling, and spend a bunch of time drooling over the Great British Bake Off. Happy Holidays! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebai...
68. Failure is Everything ft. Natalie Blitt
December 16, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBAuthor Natalie Blitt met Teffer in studio to talk about NaNoWriMo, writing Christmas books when you’re super Jewish, the importance of teaching good sexual ethics, and how what you really want in your career is... failure? Thanks so much to Natalie for joining us! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus...
67. Kadi & Teffer's Infinite Gift-List!
December 09, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn YA! tradition, this week we offer you the second annual YA! List of Literary Gifts! Kadi and Teffer have suggestions for people who love YA, people who hate YA, and people who just want to learn to cook. Come on in for a festive glass of holiday gift giving cheer. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasau...
66. Let It Snow by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle
December 02, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBFor our first 2019 holiday episode, all three of us got together in our festive jammies to talk about Let It Snow: the story collection and the Netflix film! We’re talking about love, Starbucks, and, of course, a good dose of festive misogyny, manic pixie dream girls, and how very, very white Christmas romances are. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or...
65. Emil Sher and the Caterpillar Consideration
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week, Teffer interviews Emil Sher, an author, screenwriter, and playwright. We talk about writing as a group effort, the process of adapting books for stage and screen, and writing about the holocaust for children. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.b...
64. The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
November 18, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, we review The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. We're talking about speculative lit that isn't so speculative, what it means to live as a settler on unceded land, and how we can reduce damage to the indigenous people with heritage rights to the places we live. We also talk about family - chosen and blood - as we sink into this incredible novel that should be on every school's curriculum. Reparations group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/settlementreparationsmtl/ Sign up to be a ...
63. On Teaching Kids About War
November 11, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBFor our Remembrance Day episode, all three of us are talking about Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars and Eleanor Coerr’s Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, and thinking about how we teach kids about war. We talk about nuclear disarmament, allyship and privilege, family histories, and the complicated realities of living in the postcolonial world. Come for the serious conversation about war and hope, stay for the hilarity about Armenian food and Christmas calendars! Support us on Patreon! https...
62. A Great & Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
October 28, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBTo round out our spoooooky month, Hannah and Teffer discuss the Gemma Doyle trilogy by Libba Bray. We’re talking about witchcraft, boarding school, ambiguous laws of magic, colonialism, generational trauma, and oh boy SO much more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and charge your crystals in the moonlight, because we are getting WITCHY. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email theyapodca...
61. The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
October 21, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBFor the second book of spoooooooky month, we read the Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson. We talk about how much we love nerdy emo ghost boys, the joys of fluffy reading, and taking the guilt out of guilty pleasures. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.ban...
60. World Building, The Good Place, and Diverse Zombies ft. Justina Ireland
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week, Teffer talks with Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation and its upcoming sequel, Deathless Divide! We talk zombies, Star Trek vs Star Wars, and the endless YA series. Hear Teffer lose her mind completely over details about Deathless Divide, and forget half the questions she wanted to ask! Also, we talk about the Good Place for a while. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book...
59. Slay by Brittney Morris
October 07, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBFor the first episode of October's spooky theme, we're reviewing a new release from Brittney Morris, Slay! We talk about race (surprise, surprise), Jidenna (he can get it), code switching, monopoly in costumes, and go on a ramble about grad school and being too old for video games. And of course, we cast the movie that we hope to see made out of this book. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To sugges...
58. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
September 30, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThis week, Hannah and Teffer finish off our month of classic YA, reviewing Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Join us for a conversation about mental health, art as therapy, depression, sexual assault, and how this novel changed the course of YA lit! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great ...
57. The Giver by Lois Lowry
September 23, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBOur YA Classics series, or as we’re calling it, Bummer September, continues with Lois Lowry’s The Giver! Hannah and Kadi chat about morality, the importance of feelings and removing the notion of guilt from pleasure. Also, someone can get it...! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great Be...
56. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
September 16, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBContinuing our September theme of YA classics, this week we read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D Taylor! Join Kadi and Hannah as they talk about misery porn, writing about oppression responsibly, the value of storytelling, and how much they both like soup. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasau...
55. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
September 09, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBFor the second week of a September full of YA classics, we’re talking about The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare! Join us as we take a deep dive into religion, gender roles and pilgrim sex...yes, you read that right. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus @kadi__d Great Bear Music! g...
54. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
September 02, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBKicking off a September full of YA classics, this week we’re reviewing the well beloved Little Women by Louisa May Alcott! Kadi and Teffer talk about movie adaptations, Transcendentalism, whether Amy is awful, whether Laurie is a fuccboi, and our hopes for the upcoming Greta Gerwig adaptation. And Teffer reveals a deep, shameful secret from her past... Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a ...
53. I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver
August 26, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBTo wrap up our Pride series, on Queer week, we’re reviewing I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver! Hannah, Sania, and Teffer sit down to talk about coming out, anxiety attacks, family dynamics, pronoun use, and much, much more about this book that we all loved. It’s Hannah’s first episode back, and Sania’s last episode with us, so don’t miss this one! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a...
52. Zenobia July by Lisa Bunker
August 19, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis week, Kadi and Teffer review Zenobia July, by Lisa Bunker, for the fourth instalment of our Pride series: Trans Pride! Zenobia July is a late middle grade / early YA cyber mystery featuring a stellar trans protagonist. We spend a lot of time talking about the emotional nuance of setting boundaries; chosen family, biological family, and the benefits and drawbacks we find in each; and, of course, a whole lot of time talking about how we can best support trans kids and youth in our lives! L...
51. Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde
August 12, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, Sania and Teffer review Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde for bisexual week! Queens of Geek follows a trio of friends around SupaCon, as they meet their idols (and nemeses) and fall in love. We talk about fandom, fanfic, and ... comic drag? This book is a great reminder that representation and fluff make a great pair, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a ...
50. Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
August 05, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBFor our second week of Pride month, Kadi and Teffer review David Levithan’s Two Boys Kissing, a beautiful book about community, coming out, and gay heritage. We get really in depth about the importance of finding our queer ancestors, and being good queer ancestors. We talk about supporting queer kids, what being a good ally means, and a little about our own experiences of connecting with our queer history. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic....
49. Ash by Malinda Lo
July 29, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWe’re spending August reading books about LGBTQ teens to celebrate Pride! For the next five weeks, we will review one book for each letter of the acronym (this year we’re going with LGBTQ, next year we may do one of the other acronyms!) This week, Sania and Teffer review Ash by Malinda Lo, a retelling of Cinderella centred around a lesbian relationship. We talk a lot about writing and adapting fairy tales, but also about crushes, astrology, and whether or not the fairy godmother represents...
48. Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week, Sania and Teffer review a Sarah Dessen classic from 2000. CW: We spend most of this episode talking about abuse in relationships, and while we don't get too graphic, we do talk about the cycle of abuse and red flags. This discussion may be triggering. We talk about the importance of educating teenagers on how to identify abusive behaviour, and touch on how YA lit can sometimes normalize abusive dynamics - and how this book really doesn't. Resources: https://en.phoenixpwr.com https...
47. The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
July 08, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week Teffer and Kadi take a deep dive into The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. We get into the big stuff- fate, dreams, and love. We also get a Big Real Love Story about Kadi’s parents! Come see Teffer on a Panel! https://www.facebook.com/events/326026118321341/ Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @saniamal...
46. Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
July 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBCORRECTION: In this episode, we say that Born Confused is Tanuja Desai Hidier's only novel, but we were excited to find out that its sequel, Bombay Blues, came out in 2014 :) We're looking forward to reading it, make sure to get a copy! This week Teffer and Sania review Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier. Written in 2002, this novel feels surprisingly timely. We talk about cultural appropriation, letting go of friendships, falling in love with yourself, and so much more. Support us on Pa...
45. With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
June 24, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThis week Kadi and Teffer review With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo. We talk about food, dating yourself, underfunding in the school system, maternal mortality, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and so much more as we review this gorgeous, touching novel. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @saniamalikx @kadi__d Great Be...
44. Love From A-Z by S.K. Ali
June 17, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAfter meeting S.K. Ali at YAFest, we just had to review one of her books! Sania and Teffer discuss Love from A-Z, different views of romance, Muslim representation, islamophobia, and the necessity of angry girls. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @saniamalikx @kadi__d Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com...
43. Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo
June 10, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week Kadi and Teffer are reviewing the YA K-Pop retelling of Roman Holiday you didn’t know you needed! We’re talking about love, image, and food, along with a significant tangent into Always Be My Maybe, and, as always seems to happen when Kadi’s around, a discussion of Who Can Get It. Most of all, this is a conversation about the joy of being able to just say “this book is really fun!” and not worry too much about deeper significance. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapo...
42. MTL YAFest 2019 Recap!
June 03, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBFresh off of Mtl YAFest 2019, Sania and Teffer sit down to talk about what made this year so great! Hear about panels we heard (and moderated), fun and awkward author interactions, books we discovered, and so much more. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @saniamalikx Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ ...
41. Summer Reading: Meet The Interns!
May 27, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week, Teffer, Sania, and Kadi all sit down in the studio to talk about what we love about YA lit, which books we love and which we feel less great about, the many charms of cheese, and, of course, our takes on Twilight. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @saniamalikx @kadi__d Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic....
40. The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan
May 20, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week, we have our first episode featuring intern Sania Malik! We’re talking about Sabina Khan’s novel The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali. Join us for a conversation that’s first and foremost about representation, and looking for your own experience in a story. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @saniamalikx G...
39. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
May 13, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week, we cover one of the indiegogo requested books, Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s lyrical novel “Dante and Aristotle Discover the Secrets of the Universe.” We talk quite a lot about writing, parents, and falling in love. We also cover plans for this summer, our new interns, and talk about MTL YAFest! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @ya...
38. Sabina Khan on Writing with Honesty and Love
May 04, 2019 14:39 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn our fourth YA Fest interview, Teffer and Hannah sit down with Sabina Khan, the author of “The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali” to talk the importance of representation, writing the YA books she needed for her kids, and so much more! Head to www.hazelaid.com and enter the coupon code UPFORD to get 10% off your order! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] ...
37. Talking YA Horror with J.F. Dubeau
April 27, 2019 12:49 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, Teffer sits down in studio with J.F. Dubeau, Mtl YAFest featured author of A God in the Shed. We chat about the writing process, discovering YA horror, and how everyone’s got a shitty vampire book in them.” Head to www.hazelaid.com and enter the coupon code UPFORD to get 10% off your order! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @...
36. Daughter Of The Forest by Juliet Marillier
April 20, 2019 14:59 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week, we're diving into Indiegogo-sponsored content, with the first book of the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier, Daughter of the Forest. We discuss fairy tale adaptations, the differences between YA from twenty years ago and YA today, and get really deep and dark into the ethics around writing for young adults. CW for discussion of sexual violence and eating disorders. Head to www.hazelaid.com and enter the coupon code UPFORD to get 10% off your order! Support us on Patreon! h...
35. Let's All Deflect With Humour ft. Ben Philippe
April 13, 2019 14:01 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn our SECOND YAFest interview , Teffer sits down with Ben Philippe, the author of "The Field Guide to the North American Teenager." We talk about stumbling into YA, teenager tropes, the value of sitcoms, the drawbacks of MFAs, and so, so much more. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus Great Bear Mu...
34. The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton ft. Eunice Hong
April 06, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, we’re joined by library worker, educator, and good friend Eunice Hong to talk about Dhonielle Clayton’s vivid novel The Belles. Join us as we discuss aesthetics, villains, and get real about diet culture, while talking about a book we all adore! Follow Eunice on Instagram! @theeunicornreadsabook Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at...
33. MTL YaFest 2019 ft. Talya Pardo
March 30, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn the first installment of a series of episodes covering Montreal YAFest, Teffer interviews the Mtl YaFest founder, Talya Pardo. We talk about how YAFest came to be, what authors we can expect to see at this year's YAFest, and why YA appeals to such a wide audience! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasau...
32. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
March 23, 2019 14:43 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week we’re talking about Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone! We discuss magic systems in fantasy, deistic vs agnostic magic, the particular skill of world building, and what fantasy animals look like. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ ww...
31. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
March 09, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe antebellum south, a kickass female protagonist, and... zombies? This week we’re talking about Dread Nation, a historical/fantastical semi-dystopic romp through a world where the zombie plague broke out on Civil War battlefields. Full of ingenious word building, more than a few digs at "building the wall", and serious ass kicking, this is one you don't want to miss. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2...
30. Pride by Ibi Zoboi
February 23, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThis retelling of Pride & Prejudice, set in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighbourhood , helps us get a new angle on class relations in Austen, and hits home the effects of gentrification. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/yapodcast Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 To suggest a book, email [email protected] or tweet at us @yapodcast @tefferbear @thebailzasaurus Great Bear Music! greatbearmusic.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com