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.

Hey YA Extra Credit: The ALA Youth Media Awards!

It's the most wonderful time of the year—the ALA Youth Media Awards have been announced! This week, Tirzah takes us through the YA highlights.

Queer Friendships in YA

Erica and Tirzah talk about YA books with great examples of queer friendship.

Hey YA Extra Credit: Dastardly Dystopias

Erica talks about a couple YA dystopian novels she's been into lately.

Fantasy Feels

Tirzah and Erica get all in their fantasy feels and share their favorite YA fantasy.

Hey YA Extra Credit: New Books About Teen Parenthood

This week, Tirzah highlights three new 2023 releases that are all about teen parenthood. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, ...

Most Anticipated YA Books for 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books coming out in the first half of 2023 that they're super excited about.

Extra Credit: Cozy YA Books to Snuggle Up With

Erica goes over a few cozy YA books she's reading to while away the winter with.

The Best YA We Read in 2022!

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about some of the best YA books they read this year.

Hey YA: Get These Short Graphic Novels on Your Radar

This week, Tirzah talks about two great queer YA graphic novels for your end-of-the-year reading! Subscribe to the podcast via ...

It’s a Backlist Bonanza!

This week, Tirzah and Erica are throwing it back by talking about a bunch of backlist titles that you don't want to miss!