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.

New YA Books by AAPI Authors and an Interview With Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia, Authors of ON AGAIN, AWKWARD AGAIN

Erica goes over a nice mix of new YA books by AAPI authors, while Kelly has a great convo with Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia, authors of the new rom-com On Again, Awkward Again.

A Few New Books and Revisiting a Great Past Episode

A few new books and a look back at a favorite episode!

An Interview With Huda Fahmy, Plus Cute YA Books to Read as It Gets Warmer

Erica gets into some cutesy/cozy YA books, and Kelly speaks to Huda Fahmy about her fictionalized memoir series.

The Threat of an Exorcism: April’s Best YA New Releases

Kelly and Erica discuss their most anticipated YA books coming out in April.

“Nothing Is Original” An Interview with Ava Reid — Plus New YA Graphic Novels to Read This Year

Erica gets into some new YA graphic novels that she's excited about, and Kelly interviews YA author Ava Reid about her latest release, the art of homage, and being a life-long Hunger Games fan.

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.