Podcast: 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.

From Hardly Reading to Reading Harder

Tirzah and Erica discuss the Shadow and Bone season 2 announcement, the merits of reading the books before watching the show, and the books they want to or have read for Book Riot’s 2022 Read Harder challenge. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: I Did Blind Date With a YA Book for Science (AKA This Podcast)

This week, Tirzah talks about how she bought three Blind Date with a YA Book listings on Etsy, and shares the (mixed) results. 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….

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I Don’t Know About You, But We’re Feeling 2022: Most Anticipated 2022 YA Releases

For their first episode of 2022, Erica and Tirzah talk about some of their most-anticipated 2022 releases, and their holiday reading! 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…

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Our Favorite YA Books of 2021

Tirzah and Erica narrow down a huge list of wonderful books they read this year and talk about some of their favorites, as well as some YA award news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books and Links: The Morris Award finalists have been…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Magical, Musical YA Novels in Verse

Erica gets into a few YA novels in verse with interesting female protagonists. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: Me (Moth) by Amber McBride A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Emotional Turbulence Incoming: YA Books About Found Family

This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss the importance of found family YA books, especially during the holidays, and offer some recommendations! 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…

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107.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Stunning Graphic Novels to TBR

Tirzah recommends three YA graphic novels from her 2021 reading. 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, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books…

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Not To Be Shady Or Anything

Tirzah Price is reintroduced to the show as she and Erica discuss some YA news, 2021 releases that were overlooked, as well as a few must-not-miss end of the year releases. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for ourWhat’s Up inYA newsletter! This content contains…

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106.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: See You, Space Cowboy

Erica talks a little about what she finds appealing about space operas and gets into a few YA titles. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up inYA newsletter! SHOW NOTES A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna Victories Greater Than Death…

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I Don’t Have Geometry In My Romance

Kelly and Erica dive into short stories, new and forthcoming YA nonfiction, and Kelly offers her final sign-off. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for ourWhat’s Up inYA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate…

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