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.
For their first episode of 2022, Erica and Tirzah talk about their most-anticipated 2022 releases, and their holiday reading!
Tirzah and Erica narrow down a huge list of wonderful books they read this year and talk about some of their favorites, as well as some YA award news.
Erica gets into a few YA novels in verse with interesting female protagonists.
This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss the importance of found family YA books, especially during the holidays, and offer some recommendations!
Tirzah recommends three YA graphic novels from her 2021 reading.
Tirzah Price is reintroduced to the show as she and Erica discuss some YA news, 2021 releases that were overlooked, as well as a few must-not-miss end of the year releases.
Erica talks a little about what she finds appealing about space operas and gets into a few YA titles.
Kelly and Erica dive into short stories, new and forthcoming YA nonfiction, and Kelly offers her final sign-off.
Erica discusses YA novels from all over the world— a few of which have won awards— that have been translated into English.
Kelly and Erica get a little spicy as they discuss some wonderful YA retellings as well as books that take place in areas outside of Europe and the United States.