Hey YA

By Book Riot

From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.... more

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March 02, 2022 Get Angry, Get Empowered: Talking Censorship and YA
This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss the book challenges sweeping the nation and talk about practical ways to resist, beyond “read banned books.”
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Show Notes
Texas Lawmaker Launches Inquiry into 850 Books via NPR
An analysis of all 850 books on Krause’s list via Book Riot
Only 27% of Texans trust politician judgment on book censorship via Book Riot
Anti-Censorship Toolkit: How to Fight Book Bans and Challenges via Book Riot
Anti-Racism Daily
Books Back on Shelves in Walla Wall via Book Riot
How to respond to a challenge via Book Riot
Book Riot’s round up of censorship news

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56min
February 23, 2022 The First Black Queer YA novel
This week, Erica discusses what’s been credited as the first queer novel featuring Black teens, as well as a couple other more recent Black queer YA novels.
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Show Notes
Ruby by Rosa Guy
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters (out March 2022)
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13min
February 16, 2022 She Might Have Pulled Off Minor Identity Theft
Join Tirzah and Erica as they discuss some wonderfully joyous YA novels featuring Black main characters!
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Books and Links
Dollywood Parks & Resorts covering tuition
Tiffany D, Jackson White Smoke TV news and new cover reveal
Worldle-inspired merch, like mugs, hoodies, shirts, and a tote
Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest
Not Now, Not Ever by Lily Anderson
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk , and Nicola Yoon
Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle
Charming as a Verb by Ben Phillipe
One True Loves by Elise Bryant
Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson
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59min
February 09, 2022 YA Books Inspired by THE WILD SWANS
This week, Tirzah recommends two great YA fantasy novels inspired by the fairy tale The Wild Swans.
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Show Notes
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
A Rush of Wings by Laura E. Weymouth
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
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19min
February 02, 2022 You Get a Printz, and You Get a Printz!
This week, Erica and Tirzah talk about the 2022 ALA Youth Media Awards winners and honors, including the Printz Award!
Editor’s note: Erica misspoke on the podcast and The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros takes place in Chicago, IL.
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54min
January 26, 2022 No Justice, No Peace: YA Books with Activism
This week, Erica goes over a few YA books that feature activist main characters, and tips for activism.
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Books and Links
Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, illustrated by Ko Hyung-Ju
Banned book club started by 8th grader in Kutztown
The latest in censorship news from Kelly Jensen for Book Riot
This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew, Illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky
The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert
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15min
January 19, 2022 From Hardly Reading to Reading Harder
Tirzah and Erica discuss the Shadow and Bone season 2 announcement, the merits of reading the books before watching the show, and the books they want to or have read for Book Riot’s 2022 Read Harder challenge.
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Books and Links
Shadow and Bone back for Season 2, casting announced
Almost American Girl by Robin Ha
March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne
Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks, Ted Caplan
The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala
Ash by Malinda Lo
The Red Palace by June Hur
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55min
January 12, 2022 Hey YA Extra Credit: I Did Blind Date With a YA Book for Science (AKA This Podcast)
This week, Tirzah talks about how she bought three Blind Date with a YA Book listings on Etsy, and shares the (mixed) results.
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Books and Links
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown
The Meaning of Birds by Jaye Robin Brown
Heartbreakers by Ali Novak
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Crisp Pages & Co. Themed Blind Date with a Book
KtXX22FromMyShelves’ Blind Date with a Book
NeverlandBookCo’s Blind Date with a Book
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19min
January 05, 2022 I Don’t Know About You, But We’re Feeling 2022: Most Anticipated 2022 YA Releases
For their first episode of 2022, Erica and Tirzah talk about some of their most-anticipated 2022 releases, and their holiday reading!
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Books and Links
Sweet Valley High Adaptation
Eric Smith to Co-Author Little Jagged Pill
Scout’s Honor by Lily Anderson
The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder
Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh
Why Would I Lie? by Adi Rule
One True Loves by Elise Bryant
The Red Palace by June Hur
Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
Starling by Isabel Strycachz
Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
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43min
December 22, 2021 Our Favorite YA Books of 2021
Tirzah and Erica narrow down a huge list of wonderful books they read this year and talk about some of their favorites, as well as some YA award news.
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Books and Links:
The Morris Award finalists have been announce
Here’s the full Jorts Saga, which started on Reddit as an AITA question (make sure to also read the follow-up)
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
One of the Good Ones by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis
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55min

FAQs about Hey YA:

How many episodes does Hey YA have?

The podcast currently has 345 episodes available.