Hey Ya

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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106.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: See You, Space Cowboy

November 17, 2021 Hey Ya 00:11:41 Comments Off on 106.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: See You, Space Cowboy

Erica talks a little about what she finds appealing about space operas and gets into a few YA titles. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more...

I Don’t Have Geometry In My Romance

November 10, 2021 Hey Ya 00:55:36 Comments Off on I Don’t Have Geometry In My Romance

Kelly and Erica dive into short stories, new and forthcoming YA nonfiction, and Kelly offers her final sign-off. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA...

105.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Titles in Translation

November 3, 2021 Hey Ya 00:13:15 Comments Off on 105.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Titles in Translation

Erica discusses YA novels from all over the world— a few of which have won awards— that have been translated into English. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To...

The Incendiary Opinion Episode

October 27, 2021 Hey Ya 00:44:36 Comments Off on The Incendiary Opinion Episode

Kelly and Erica get a little spicy as they discuss some wonderful YA retellings as well as books that take place in areas outside of Europe and the United...

104.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Chatting BSC on Netflix with Amma Marfo

October 20, 2021 Hey Ya 00:29:21 Comments Off on 104.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Chatting BSC on Netflix with Amma Marfo

Kelly and guest Amma Marfo talk about The Baby-Sitters Club, Season Two. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for...

I’m a Cancer, How About You?

October 13, 2021 Hey Ya 00:44:40 Comments Off on I’m a Cancer, How About You?

Kelly and Erica dive into recent YA books that explore mental health and highlight some really pretty graphic novels. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more...

103.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: The Career Novel

October 6, 2021 Hey Ya 00:16:56 Comments Off on 103.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: The Career Novel

Kelly offers a history of the YA career novel, a genre catering to showcasing jobs to (white, straight) teen girls before they took their real jobs as wives. Follow...

The Haviest of the Haves

September 29, 2021 Hey Ya 00:53:34 Comments Off on The Haviest of the Haves

Jenn from Book Riot’s Get Booked podcast joins Erica to discuss the current state of dystopian YA compared to the Hunger Games era. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher....

102.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Romance

September 22, 2021 Hey Ya 00:11:16 Comments Off on 102.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Romance

Erica shares a few romances– whimsical as well as serious– that feature diverse characters. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign...

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