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.

That Cover Goes B-A-N-A-N-A-S: YA Books Out in March to TBR

Get your hands on some of the best new YA books hitting shelves this month.

Book Club Discussion: Sweet Valley High #1, Double Love

Are you an Elizabeth or a Jessica? Join Erica and Kelly for a discussion of the first Sweet Valley High book.

“Books Connect You to a Common Experience”: An Interview with Gayle Forman

Kelly talks with New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman about her new book, about the afterlife, and about the growth and evolution of YA as a category.

Let’s Talk About Demons: February’s Best YA Book Releases

Kelly and Erica talk about the YA books out in February they're most excited about...and maybe a demon or two.

Revenge All the Way Down: The Best YA Books Out in January

Kelly and Erica discuss a mega list of the best YA books of 2024, the romance bookstore boom of the last few years, and our current book club pick.

“We Are Each Others’ Safes”: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Kelly talks with YA author and children's literature champion Jason Reynolds about his career, writing the inner lives of teen boys, his favorite middle grade and YA books, and more.

Hey YA Extra Credit: Start the Year Off With These YA Fantasy Graphic Novels and Comics

What YA graphic novels and comics do you have on your TBR for the new year?

I Like a Little Depression Now and Then: Our Favorite YA Books of 2024

What were your favorite YA books of 2024?

Hey YA Extra Credit: 2025 YA Anthologies

Whether you're itching for an all-Native American collection of short stories or some alien antics, put these 2025 YA anthologies on your TBR.

Thar Be Monsters: Some of December’s Best YA Releases

Which YA books are you most excited about this month?

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