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.


All Episodes

Remember To Unclick Lumbersexual

Kelly and Eric talk about underrated YA gems of the last decade and highlight great reads for Native American History Month. This episode is sponsored byBook Riot’s TBR,Supernova by...

Gentle Trolling

Kelly and guest host Amanda Nelson talk about crossover reads, as well as their Swiss Army YA recommendations. This episode is sponsored byBook Riot’s Blind Date With A Book,Penguin...

Being Petty Is An Important Reason To Read

Kelly and Eric talk about the return of vampires and go deep into YA book cover trends for 2020. This episode is sponsored byBook Riot’s Blind Date With A...

Our Comics and YA Crossover Wishlists

Eric and Jenn talk about speculative YA, and their wishlists for YA writers who should take on comic characters. This episode is sponsored byRead This Book,The Grey Sisters by...

Class Projects About Chlamydia

Kelly and Eric talk about YA book-writing duos then highlight some of the fall titles that are falling under the radar — but shouldn’t. This episode is sponsored byBook...

Welcome To College: Death Comes For Us All

Kelly and Eric talk about YA books that’d make great picks for college freshman to prepare for their school lives, then scream about their huge fall YA TBR lists....

Extra Credit: It’s Ok If You Don’t Love Me by Norma Klein

Complicated Trips To Other Planets

Kelly and Eric celebrate their 50th episode and 2nd podcast anniversary with 50 rapid-fire backlist YA recommendations. This episode is sponsored byBook Riot Insiders,No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant,...

Exta Credit: MOM, THE WOLFMAN, AND ME by Norma Klein

Kelly and special guest Brandy Colbert talk about Norma Klein’sMom, The Wolfman, and Me, well-rendered non-traditional family dynamics, city life for 11-year-olds, and more in this Hey YA: Extra...

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