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.

Episode 106.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: See You, Space Cowboy

Erica talks a little about what she finds appealing about space operas and gets into a few YA titles.

Episode 106 I Don’t Have Geometry In My Romance

Kelly and Erica dive into short stories, new and forthcoming YA nonfiction, and Kelly offers her final sign-off.

Episode 105.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Titles in Translation

Erica discusses YA novels from all over the world— a few of which have won awards— that have been translated into English.

Episode 105 The Incendiary Opinion Episode

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.

Episode 104.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Chatting BSC on Netflix with Amma Marfo

Kelly and guest Amma Marfo talk about The Baby-Sitters Club, Season Two.

Episode 104 I’m a Cancer, How About You?

Kelly and Erica dive into recent YA books that explore mental health and highlight some really pretty graphic novels.

Episode 103.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: The Career Novel

Kelly offers a history of the YA career novel.

Episode 103 The Haviest of the Haves

Jenn from Book Riot's Get Booked podcast joins Erica to discuss the current state of dystopian YA compared to the Hunger Games era.

Episode 102.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Romance

Erica shares a few romances-- whimsical as well as serious-- that feature diverse characters.

Episode 102 Opening Grub Hub and Doing Some Damage

Kelly and Erica highlight excellent books for Latinx Heritage Month and dig into must-read YA memoirs.