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.
This week, Erica talks about YA from earlier in 2024 you may have missed and Kelly talks with author Hope Jahren about remixing classic literature for YA readers, writing for multiple audiences, and more.
THE CHOCOLATE WAR turns 50 this year. Learn about the canonical YA book's legacy and its long-standing appeal to book banners.
What was the best YA book you've read this month?
Which manga have the young readers in your life gotten into lately?
Come to this week's Hey YA episode for the backlist science fiction and fantasy recs and stay for the fascinating conversation about YA nonfiction with guest Paula Yoo.
Kelly highlights several of the YA adaptation news stories from 2024 so far, including queer romance, a lush historical story, a reboot, and more on Hey YA.
Kelly and Erica reunite on the Hey YA podcast to talk about May's best YA releases.
Erica gets into new books that have Pacific Islander mythology, magical wish-granting flowers, and time travel.
What YA books are you looking forward to this summer? Tune into Hey YA this week to add some more to your TBR.
May is International Short Story Month. Celebrate with these diverse, immersive, and creative YA short story collections.