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.
What were your favorite YA books of 2024?
Whether you're itching for an all-Native American collection of short stories or some alien antics, put these 2025 YA anthologies on your TBR.
Which YA books are you most excited about this month?
Kelly talks with Maggie Tokuda-Hall about the current state of book censorship, how it impacts teenagers, and what Authors Against Book Bans is doing.
Which YA books do you think would make great gifts? Vanessa and Erica offer up their recommendations on this week's episode of Hey YA.
Erica speaks to the NYPL's Susen Shi about their list of this year's 50 best YA books.
This week on Hey YA, Vanessa and Erica talk lotería, 24/7 Christmas, predatory and dark magic, and the best new YA out in November to add to your TBR.
Which YA books by Native American authors are you picking up in the new month?
We spoke to a 16-year-old Poet Laureate Finalist about poetry and Veronica Chambers about Black historical YA. It's a good time!
Kelly talks about Summer Scares and highlights several awesome YA horror books honored as part of the program. Get ready to get the chills.