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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 55 Gentle Trolling

Kelly and guest host Amanda Nelson talk about crossover reads, as well as their Swiss Army YA recommendations.

Episode 54 Being Petty Is An Important Reason To Read

Kelly and Eric talk about the return of vampires and go deep into YA book cover trends for 2020.

Episode 53 Our Comics and YA Crossover Wishlists

Eric and Jenn talk about speculative YA, and their wishlists for YA writers who should take on comic characters.

Episode 52 Class Projects About Chlamydia

Kelly and Eric talk about YA book-writing duos then highlight some of the fall titles that are falling under the radar -- but shouldn't.

Episode 51 Welcome To College: Death Comes For Us All

Kelly and Eric talk about YA books that'd make great picks for college freshman to prepare for their school lives, then scream about their huge fall YA TBR lists.

Episode 50.5 Extra Credit: It’s Ok If You Don’t Love Me by Norma Klein

Kelly digs into It’s Ok If You Don’t Love Me, tennis, classism, and regional identity in this final Hey YA: Extra ...

Episode 50 Complicated Trips To Other Planets

Kelly and Eric celebrate their 50th episode and 2nd podcast anniversary with 50 rapid-fire backlist YA recommendations.

Episode 49.5 Extra Credit: MOM, THE WOLFMAN, AND ME by Norma Klein

Kelly and special guest Brandy Colbert talk about Norma Klein’s Mom, The Wolfman, and Me.

Episode 49 Every 90s Teen Movie Ever

Kelly and guest host Tirzah Price talk about 2019’s queer YA offerings and dive deep into the full-names-in-book-titles trend. This ...

Episode 48.5 Extra Credit: NO MORE SATURDAY NIGHTS by Norma Klein

Kelly digs into No More Saturday Nights, the lack of teen fathers in YA, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit ...