Judging Books By Their Covers
This week, Tirzah and Erica dive into the world of YA cover design and chat about some of their favorite design elements and YA covers in recent years.
Read MorePodcast: 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.
Extra Credit: YA Books Like Spirited Away
Erica discusses the movie Spirited Away 20 years later and a few books to read that share a lot in common with it.
Read MoreI Know What You Did Last Adaptation: YA Adaptations to Look Forward to
Tirzah and Erica discuss the book I Know What You Did Last Summer, as well as its film and TV adaptations. They also get into some other YA book to film or TV adaptations they’ve either enjoyed or are looking forward to.
Read MoreGet Angry, Get Empowered: Talking Censorship and YA
This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss the book challenges sweeping the nation and talk about practical ways to resist, beyond “read banned books.”
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The First Black Queer YA novel
This week, Erica discusses what’s been credited as the first queer novel featuring Black teens, as well as a couple other more recent Black queer YA novels. 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!…
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She Might Have Pulled Off Minor Identity Theft
Join Tirzah and Erica as they discuss some wonderfully joyous YA novels featuring Black main characters! 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! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links,…
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YA Books Inspired by THE WILD SWANS
This week, Tirzah recommends two great YA fantasy novels inspired by the fairy tale The Wild Swans. Follow 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! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links,…
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You Get a Printz, and You Get a Printz!
This week, Erica and Tirzah talk about the 2022 ALA Youth Media Awards winners and honors, including the Printz Award! Editor’s note: Erica misspoke on the podcast and The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros takes place in Chicago, IL. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news…
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No Justice, No Peace: YA Books with Activism
This week, Erica goes over a few YA books that feature activist main characters, and tips for activism. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books and Links Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, illustrated by Ko Hyung-Ju Banned book club started…
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