Hey YA Extra Credit: Books That Match My Summer Playlist

Erica mixes and matches her summer playlist with YA books that keep the same energy.

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Songs Mentioned

Mamushi by Meg Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

Good Luck, Babe by Chappell Roan

Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter

Nasty by Tinashe

Books Discussed

A Song Below Water and A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow

A Thousand Steps Into Night by Traci Chee

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Café Con Lychee by Emery Lee

A Girl’s Guide to Love & Magic by Debbie Rigaud