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.


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#25: Are You Or Someone You Know Suffering From Romance?

Eric and Kelly talk about the soap incident, then delve into great YA romances, must-read YA comics, and wrap up the show sharing the books they’re still planning to...

Episode 23: Dark Playtime Stuff

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#22: Hatchet Harder

Kelly and Eric discuss a disturbing call for censorship in South Carolina, offer up what their YA summer reading list for teens (and adults!) would look like, and discuss...

#21: Teens and Tiny Houses

Eric and Kelly talk about their reading habits while traveling, what 2018 YA books you have missed so farthis year and need to pick up ASAP, and offer up...

#20: Fathers You’ve Seen In 80s Movies

Eric and Kelly highlight some of the latest news in the world of YA, talk about where the books about teens in the military are (and are not), and...

#19: You’re in Space! Look At Some Stars!

Eric and Kelly talk good books about mental illness, dream author duos and the books they’d create, and wrap up the show highlighting some of their summer TBR titles....

#18: A Low Grumbling Sound and Enough With Hatchet

Kelly and Eric talk about a great article about the development of YA literature following the history of the teen culture, highlight awesome YA books set in the outdoors,...

Bonus: Malinda Lo Recommends

Please enjoy this bonus excerpt, courtesy of theRecommendedpodcast, featuring Malinda Lo recommending Sarah Waters’ Tipping the Velvet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#17: The YA Reading Sandwich

Eric and Kelly talk about indie bookstores that do YA lit really well, explore the growth of YA thrillers over the last few years, and finally, highlight a bunch...

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