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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.

I Like a Little Depression Now and Then: Our Favorite YA Books of 2024

What were your favorite YA books of 2024?

Hey YA Extra Credit: 2025 YA Anthologies

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.

Thar Be Monsters: Some of December’s Best YA Releases

Which YA books are you most excited about this month?

Hey YA Extra Credit: “Adults Have Always Been Threatened by Children’s Autonomy”

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.

Jingle-Jangle Flavored Things: The Holiday Recs Episode

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.

Hey YA Extra Credit: The NYPL’s 50 Best YA Books

Erica speaks to the NYPL's Susen Shi about their list of this year's 50 best YA books.

The Kind of Petty I Subscribe To

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.

Hey YA Extra Credit: New Native American YA Books

Which YA books by Native American authors are you picking up in the new month?

“I’m Optimistic Because It Saved My Life”

We spoke to a 16-year-old Poet Laureate Finalist about poetry and Veronica Chambers about Black historical YA. It's a good time!

Hey YA Extra Credit: Let’s Get Scared

Kelly talks about Summer Scares and highlights several awesome YA horror books honored as part of the program. Get ready to get the chills.