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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.

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97.5: Extra Credit: Do These Early YA Reads Hold Up?

July 14, 2021 Hey Ya 00:19:23 Comments Off on 97.5: Extra Credit: Do These Early YA Reads Hold Up?

This week, Tirzah re-reads two early YA books and talks about whether or not she would still recommend them today! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...

Our Favorite Books of 2021, So Far

July 7, 2021 Hey Ya 00:52:21 Comments Off on Our Favorite Books of 2021, So Far

This week, Tirzah and Vanessa share their favorite YA releases of 2021 so far, and two upcoming YA releases they’re excited about. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts,...

96.5: Extra Credit: We’re Seeing Humans At Their Most Powerful

June 30, 2021 Hey Ya 00:38:23 Comments Off on 96.5: Extra Credit: We’re Seeing Humans At Their Most Powerful

This week, Tirzah and special guest Emma Kress, author of Dangerous Play, discuss girls in sports in YA! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To...

Malinda Lo and Jason Reynolds Share What Books Shaped Them

June 23, 2021 Hey Ya 00:21:17 Comments Off on Malinda Lo and Jason Reynolds Share What Books Shaped Them

This week, Hannah and Tirzah had a scheduling snafu, so we’re diving into the Book Riot podcast vaults to share an episode in which YA authors Malinda Lo and...

95.5: Extra Credit: You Don’t Understand–“Boulder Gay” is Something I Made Up

June 17, 2021 Hey Ya 00:34:24 Comments Off on 95.5: Extra Credit: You Don’t Understand–“Boulder Gay” is Something I Made Up

Em(ily) Dickson, cofounder of Pronouns May Vary, joins Hannah to talk about gender, shapeshifting, and graphic novels! Please note that this episode contains many colloquial phrases, words, and jokes...

Small Towns in the Pacific Northwest and Texas Are Not Similar, and Also, Idris Elba

June 9, 2021 Hey Ya 00:52:46 Comments Off on Small Towns in the Pacific Northwest and Texas Are Not Similar, and Also, Idris Elba

Hannah and Tirzah gush about some of the many wonderful film and TV adaptations of YA books that have been released in recent months. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify,...

94.5: Extra Credit: Community is Everything

June 2, 2021 Hey Ya 00:19:48 Comments Off on 94.5: Extra Credit: Community is Everything

Tirzah talks about the fifth anniversary edition of an important queer YA book! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news...

We Murdered No One, and There Were No Bacchanals

May 26, 2021 Hey Ya 00:50:03 Comments Off on We Murdered No One, and There Were No Bacchanals

Tirzah and Hannah welcome special guest Sheba Karim, whose latest book is about a topic near and dear to Hannah and Tirzah’s hearts–stories about college and other post-high school...

93.5: Extra Credit: Were You An Extracurriculars Teen or After School Job Teen?

May 19, 2021 Hey Ya 00:17:25 Comments Off on 93.5: Extra Credit: Were You An Extracurriculars Teen or After School Job Teen?

This week on Hey YA: Extra Credit, Tirzah talks about some great YA books that highlight working class teens with jobs! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

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