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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 86.5 Extra Credit: YA for Tweens and Younger Teens

Kelly and guest author Tiffany Schmidt talk about Cynthia Leitich Smith's recently re-released book Rain Is Not My Indian Name and dig into where the YA for younger YA readers is.

Episode 86 Nightmare in a Crowd

Hannah and Kelly talk about the ALA Youth Media Award winners and honorees, then dig into imaginary YA book titles, pairing them with real YA books and/or dream titles.

Episode 85.5 Extra Credit: When I Hear “Steam Engine,” I Think Of Jack and Kate Running Through the Boiler Room

Hannah and special guest Emily Blaeser talk about their favorite YA audiobooks.

Episode 85 Coming Soon: Smizecream

Hannah and Kelly talk about YA books set in super short time frames, as well as YA books about the end of the world.

Episode 84.5 Extra Credit: Food and Wine, Chips and Cheese, Picture Books and YA

Hannah pairs recent picturebooks with some great YA titles, both recent and backlist.

Episode 84 You Wear a Belt for That?

Hannah and Kelly talk about YA books that have been reissued, modernized, or turned into graphic novels and highlight great writing guides by YA authors.

Episode 83.5 Extra Credit: Fat Girls in YA

Kelly and guest Crystal Maldonado talk about the 2007 YA book My Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught and how FAT isn't a bad word.

Episode 83 The R Word and the X Word and YA in Translation

Kelly and Hannah take a deep dive into YA nonfiction and YA books in translation, two categories deserving of more love and attention.

Episode 82.5 Extra Credit: Backlist Gems from YA Award Winners

Kelly highlights five excellent award-winning YA authors and the backlist titles of theirs you shouldn't miss.

Episode 82 The Holiday All-Request Recommendation Show

Kelly and Hannah answer listener requests for book recommendations.