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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Opening Grub Hub and Doing Some Damage

September 15, 2021 Hey Ya 00:34:18 Comments Off on Opening Grub Hub and Doing Some Damage

Kelly and Erica highlight excellent books for Latinx Heritage Month and dig into must-read YA memoirs. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and...

101.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Dipping Your Toes Into YA

September 8, 2021 Hey Ya 00:14:17 Comments Off on 101.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Dipping Your Toes Into YA

Erica shares a couple books that made her want to read more as an adult, as well as some she’s really looking forward to. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify,...

A Hug in a Book

September 1, 2021 Hey Ya 00:48:34 Comments Off on A Hug in a Book

Kelly and Erica talk about new releases they’re loving so far and about those they’re excited to be released. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more...

100.5: Extra Credit: Contemporary History: 3 Recent YA Releases

August 25, 2021 Hey Ya 00:10:15 Comments Off on 100.5: Extra Credit: Contemporary History: 3 Recent YA Releases

Kelly talks about three recent YA books that explore contemporary history from 1960-today. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up...

Foodie Tinder

August 18, 2021 Hey Ya 00:49:23 Comments Off on Foodie Tinder

Kelly and Erika talk about excellent diverse science fiction and fantasy, then offer up some delicious new foodie fiction. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more...

99.5: Extra Credit: The First Real YA Book

August 11, 2021 Hey Ya 00:13:46 Comments Off on 99.5: Extra Credit: The First Real YA Book

Kelly shares the history and context of the first true YA book, Maureen Daly’s Seventeenth Summer. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA news and...

I See a Cat, I Like It

August 4, 2021 Hey Ya 00:45:12 Comments Off on I See a Cat, I Like It

Kelly and Erica (re)introduce themselves and talk about fun, uplifting fantasy reads, as well as excellent short reads. Follow the podcast viaRSS,Apple Podcasts,Spotify, orStitcher. To get even more YA...

98.5: Extra Credit: Unintentionally Dark and Murder-y

July 28, 2021 Hey Ya 00:23:35 Comments Off on 98.5: Extra Credit: Unintentionally Dark and Murder-y

This week, Tirzah talks about her most anticipated fall 2021 YA releases, which end up being mostly unintentionally dark and murder-y. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

Heroines Don’t Always Have to Be Strong: YA Romance Chat with Jacqueline Firkins

July 21, 2021 Hey Ya 00:46:50 Comments Off on Heroines Don’t Always Have to Be Strong: YA Romance Chat with Jacqueline Firkins

On this episode of Hey YA, Tirzah chats with YA author Jacqueline Firkins about YA romance, our favorite rom-com tropes, and book dresses! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple...

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