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Hey YA Extra Credit: New Native American YA Books Oct 30, 2024

Erica gets into some new YA books by Native American authors — which include a graphic novel collection, a debut horror, Lipan Apache fabulism, and a mystery — just in time for Native American Heritage Month.

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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.

And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co

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Books Discussed

Indiginerds, edited by Alina Pete

The Unfinished by Cheryl Isaacs

Sheine Lende and Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai

Where Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer

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"I'm Optimistic Because It Saved My Life" Oct 23, 2024

This week, Erica speaks with Madeline Berberian-Hutchinson about being a 16-year-old NYS and NYC Youth Poet Laureate Finalist and co-founder of a literary arts magazine, and Kelly talks with author Veronica Chambers about Ida In Love and Trouble, Black historical YA, and more.

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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.

And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co

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Books, Media, and Writers Discussed

Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson

Chen Chen

Tony Hoagland

Danez Smith

A Tale for the time being by Ruth Ozeki

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy, and Borders by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal

An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

Ida, In Love and Trouble by Veronica Chambers

Veronica Chambers at The New York Times

Suffs on Broadway

Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

The Memphis Diaries by Ida B. Wells

Ida: A Sword Among Lions by Paula Giddings

Quinceanera Means Sweet Fifteen by Veronica Chambers

Amigas: Fifteen Candles by Veronica Chambers

Sabaa Tahir

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

Saving Savannah by Tonya Bolden

Babel by R. F. Kuang

Resist: 35 Profiles of Ordinary People Who Rose Up Against Tyranny and Injustice by Veronica Chambers

Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter by Jennifer Harlan and Veronica Chambers

The New York Times writing contests for teens

Playlist for Ida in Love and Trouble

Follow Madeline Berberian-Hutchinson's art and literature magazine at Noor.org and on Instagram

Donate to Noor.org on Gofundme

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Let's Get Scared Oct 16, 2024

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

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Books Discussed

Summer Scares Resource Page

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

#MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil

Dead Flip by Sara Farizan

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

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The Snuggle Potential: The Best YA Books Out in October Oct 09, 2024

Join Vanessa Diaz and Erica Ezeifedi as they discuss the best new YA books out this month and authors who chose to write books because otherwise, they would have done crime. 👀

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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.

And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co

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Books Discussed

Solis by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher

Heir by Sabaa Tahir and Ember in the Ashes

A Vile Season by David Ferraro

Killer House Party by Lily Anderson

For She is Wrath by Emily Varga

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Thief of the Heights by Allison M. Charette (Translator), Robin Yao

They Watch from Below by Katya de Becerra

Tangleroot by Kalela Williams

An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

Lightborne by Hesse Phillips

The Crescent Room Tea Room by Stacy Sivinski

Morgana and Oz by Miyuli

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson

Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko, translated by Julia Meitov Hersey

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New and Spooky YA Graphic Novels to Read This Month Oct 02, 2024

Erica goes over some new spooky YA graphic novels to get into the mood of the season. Get ready for cute, goth vampire moms, queer werewolves, and Romeo & Juliet, but make it witches and vampires.

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This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we’ll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you’ll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist’s picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks.

And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you’ll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co

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Books Discussed

Ghost Roast by Shawnée Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, illustrated by Emily Cannon

Noss and Zakuro Vol. 1 by Rariatto

Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka, translated by Melissa Tanaka

Hozuki's Coolheadedness by Natsumi Eguchi

Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

Morgana and Oz Volume One by Miyuli

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NYPL Launches Teen Banned Book Club and Lamar Giles Talks About New Book RUIN ROAD Sep 25, 2024

Erica speaks with Caitlyn Colman-McGaw, Associate Director for Young Adult Programs and Services at the New York Public Library, about the launch of their Freedom to Read Campaign, which includes their Teen Banned Book Club and a contest.

Then, Kelly joins Lamar Giles to discuss his new book Ruin Road, writing cross genre, and the growth of Black horror YA.

It's all very exciting, really.

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Important Links

Teen Banned Book Club at NYPL

NYPL Teen Art Contest-Enter Here

The NYPL Teen Instagram

Winning Teen Vogue essay by Tara Lago, winner of the New York Public Library’s Freedom to Read Writing Contest

100 Years of James Baldwin

Lamar Giles on Instagram, Website

Books Discussed

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin

Flamer by Michael Curato

Run by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin

Go With the Flow by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

Ruin Road by Lamar Giles

Blood Brothers by Stephen Barnes

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles

You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

The White Guy Dies First by Terry J. Benton-Walker

She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Beholder by Ryan La Sala

Come Out, Come Out by Natalie D. Parker

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Foodie Romances Sep 18, 2024

Kelly serves up a delicious array of YA foodie romances to satisfy your appetite.

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Books Discussed

Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos

A Banh Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen

With Or Without You by Eric Smith

You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

Batter Royale by Leisl Adams

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I Went With Cannibalism: The New Must-Read YA Books of September Sep 11, 2024

Kelly and Erica discuss book censorship and get into some YA books out in September that you should TBR.

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News

Greenville County Libraries (SC) ban all “trans” YA books from the teen section; will move to the adult section

Katy Independent School District (TX) bans all books about “gender fluidity” in the district (& will require all book fairs to follow this policy, too)

Books Discussed

Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

Pick the Lock by AS King

The Collectors by AS King

Ida in Love and Trouble by Veronica Chambers

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Saving Savannah by Tonya Bolden

To The Bone by Alena Bruzas

Heir by Sabaa Tahir

They Thought They Buried by NoNieqa Ramos

The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary by NoNieqa Ramos

Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White

Ruin Road by Lamar Giles

The Getaway by Lamar Giles

Blackward by Lawrence Lindell

Spirit Sleuths by Gail Jarrow

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Let's Go Back to School With Dark Academia Sep 04, 2024

Erica gets into some new YA dark academia books, just in time for back-to-school season.

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Books Discussed

Tigest Girma on how to pronounce the names of characters in her new book

Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Zodiac Rising by Katie Zhao

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Nodding Our Heads Vigorously Aug 28, 2024

Erica talks about recent YA books to read during Summerween, while Kelly interviews debut YA author Chatham Greenfield about their book Time and Time Again, time loop stories, and disability in YA.

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Books Discussed

Gravity Falls clip

The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington

Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch by Codie Crowley

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Dead Girls Walking by Sami Ellis

The Dark We Know by Wen-yi Lee

Monstrous by Jessica Lewis

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis

She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Gravity Falls (show)

X-Files (shows)

So Weird (shows)

The Evil Dead (movie)

So Witches We Became by Jill Baguchinsky

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

Come Out, Come Out by Natalie C. Parker

Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield

The No Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall

This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

How To Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

Groundhog Day (movie)

Russian Doll (show)

Palm Springs (movie)

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Hey YA Extra Credit: YA Authors Debuting Adult Fiction Aug 21, 2024

This week, Kelly highlights several YA authors who are debuting their adult novels this year.

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Books Discussed

Running With Lions by Julian Winters

As You Walk On By by Julian Winters

I Think They Love You by Julian Winters

Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling by Elise Bryant

One True Loves by Elise Bryant

It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant

The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera

Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera

Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera

All These Monsters by Amy Tintera

Ruined by Amy Tintera

Reboot by Amy Tintera

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Growing Up: YA Authors With Debut Adult Novels in 2024

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Movies Are Too Dark and Books Are Too Long Aug 14, 2024

Kelly and Erica discuss August's new must-read YA releases.

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News

Francine Pascal dies at 92

A first look at the Uglies Netflix adaptation

The Uglies adaptation is actually happening

Books Discussed

Hovergirls by Geneva Bowers

Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang

The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow

A Banh Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

The Medici Heist by Caitlin Schneiderhan

The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko

Come Out, Come Out by Natalie C. Parker

Ruin Road by Lamar Giles

Imaginary Borders by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Books That Match My Summer Playlist Aug 07, 2024

Erica mixes and matches her summer playlist with YA books that keep the same energy.

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Songs Mentioned

Mamushi by Meg Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba

Good Luck, Babe by Chappell Roan

Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter

Nasty by Tinashe

Books Discussed

A Song Below Water and A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow

A Thousand Steps Into Night by Traci Chee

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Café Con Lychee by Emery Lee

A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic by Debbie Rigaud

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"Monsters Are The Ultimate Other" [Corrected file] Jul 31, 2024

Erica talks about recent library finds and Kelly interviews author and editor Rob Costello about short story collections, horror, and queer reads.

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Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18!

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Books Discussed

My Lady Jane (on Prime)

Cat + Gamer by Wataru Nadatani

A Certain October by Angela Johnson

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2 by Suu Morishita

Space Trash Vol. 1 by Jenn Woodall

We Mostly Come Out of Night edited by Rob Costello

Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Looking for Love in All The Haunted Places by Claire Kann

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick

The Marbury Lens and Passenger by Andrew Smith

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros

The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters

Monstrous Affections edited by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant

Slasher Girls & Monster Boys edited by April Genevieve Tucholke

Night of the Living Queers edited by Shelly Page and Alex Brown

Our Shadows Have Claws edited by Yamile Saied Méndez and Amparo Ortiz

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Exciting Fall 2024 YA Nonfiction Releases Jul 24, 2024

Kelly highlights some of the most exciting YA nonfiction hitting shelves this fall, including several works of graphic nonfiction.

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Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18!

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Books Discussed

Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote by Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau (September 10)

Shift Happens by J. Albert Mann

Unequal: A Story of America by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau

Spirit Sleuths: How Magicians and Detectives Exposed the Ghost Hoaxes by Gail Jarrow (September 10)

Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d Known by George M. Johnson and illustrated by Charly Palmer (September 24)

Don’t Look Back: A Memoir of War, Survival, and My Journey from Sudan to America by Achut Deng, Keely Hutton (October 8)

A Long Way Goneby Ishmael Beah

Side Quest: A Visual History of Role Playing Games by Samuel Sattin and Steenz (October 8)

Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari (October 15)

Ay, Mijaby Christine Suggs

I Was There American Dreamby Malaka Gahrib

Visitations by Corey Egbert (November 19)

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Sus Watering Adventures Jul 17, 2024

Erica and Kelly highlight some of the best new YA releases hitting shelves in July.

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Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18!

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News

The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century

Books Discussed

Feed by MT Anderson

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Unbecoming by Seema Yasmin

We Don’t Have Time For This by Brianna Craft

Portrait of a Shadow by Meriam Metoui

The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker

The Black Girl Survives In This Oneedited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell

We Mostly Come Out at Night edited by Rob Costello

Night of the Living Queers: 13 Tales of Terror Delight edited by Shelly Page

The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington

Not About a Boy by Myah Hollis

So Witches We Became by Jill Baguchinsky

Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield

Reese Witherspoon's LitUp Program

A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita, translated by Christine Dashiell

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Celebrate Disability Pride Month With Righteous Fury and Changelings Jul 10, 2024

Erica offers up some YA books led by disabled characters to celebrate Disability Pride Month. There's a queer Greek retelling, autistic changelings, and a little polyamory, as a treat.

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Books and Links Discussed

Disability Pride Month

Iron Widow's character bios

Disability Visibility for Young Readers by Alice Wong

Icarus by K. Ancrum

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Unseelie by Ivelisse Housman

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"Nobody Reads Like a YA Reader" Jul 03, 2024

This week, Erica talks about YA from earlier in 2024 you may have missed and Kelly talks with author Hope Jahren about remixing classic literature for YA readers, writing for multiple audiences, and more.

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Books Discussed

Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, illustrated by Emily Cannon

Wander in the Dark by Jumata Emill

Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, translated by Ajani Oloye

One Killer Problem by Justine Pucella Winans

Hirayasumi by Keigo Shinzō, translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash

Adventures of Mary Jane by Hope Jahren

Lab Girl and The Story of More by Hope Jahren

James by Percival Everett

Hope Jahren's website (psst, educators: she does free Zoom visits!)

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Hey YA Extra Credit: 50 Years of THE CHOCOLATE WAR Jun 26, 2024

Kelly talks about the history and legacy of Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War for its 50th anniversary, including its long-running favor among book banners.

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Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it’s part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about. Visit bookriot.com/betterliving to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media.

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Books Discussed

The Chocolate Warby Robert Cormier

Cormier Archives on Censorship

Cormier Archives letter to Liz

New York Times on Cormier and The Chocolate War's Censorship Legacy

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Lies x3: June's Best YA Releases Jun 19, 2024

Kelly and Erica talk about an exciting book release + adaptation combo and get into YA books released this month that you should have on your TBR.

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News

New Hunger Games book + Movie!

Books Discussed

Kelly's Picks:

Adventures of Mary Janeby Hope Jahren

Adventures of Huck Finn by Mark Twain

James by Percival Everett

The Color of a Lie by Kim Johnson

Sundown Towns by James Loewen

There Is A Door in the Darkness by Kristin Cashore

Where Wolves Don’t Die by Anton Treur

Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States by J. Albert Mann

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning by Ibrim X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds

Erica's picks:

Girls Like Her by Melanie Sumrow

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Sleep Like Death and Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

Dancers of the Dawn by Afzal Zulekha

Huda F Cares? by Huda Fahmy

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Popular Manga Every Librarian Should Have on Their Shelves This Summer Jun 12, 2024

If you're a librarian looking to boost your manga stock, these are some bangers to have on your shelves for summer reading.

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Books Discussed

One Piece by Eiichiro Oda

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War by Aka Akasaka

Cardcaptor Sakura by CLAMP

Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama

Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge

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History Repeats Itself; So Does Hope: YA SFF + A Conversation with Paula Yoo Jun 05, 2024

This week, guest host Sharifah offers up some excellent backlist science fiction and fantasy recommendations, and Kelly chats with author Paula Yoo about YA nonfiction and more.

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Books Discussed

The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

Rising From The Ashesby Paula Yoo

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial That Galvanized the Asian American Movementby Paula Yoo

Shackled: A Tale of Wronged Kids, Rogue Judges, and a Town that Looked Away by Candy J. Cooper

Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon

Made in Asian America: A History for Young People by Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat

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Hey YA Extra Credit: 2024 YA Adaptation News So Far May 29, 2024

Kelly highlights several of the YA adaptation news stories from 2024 so far, including queer romance, a lush historical story, a reboot, and more.

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News

The Maze Runner Reboot

Sky’s End Film

In Nightfall Adaptation

The Davenports Adaptation at Amazon Prime

The Gossip Mill from The New Yorker

Elliot Page options The Darkness Outside Us

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter to Amazon with America Ferrera

The Sky Blues adaptation

A live-action Teen Titans is in the works

Is there an animated Twilight in the works?

Little White Lies by Jennifer L. Barnes optioned for adaptation

Alex Van Helsing adaptation news

Hook’s Daughter adaptation news

The Ranger’s Apprentice adaptation news

Heartbreakers–a series by Life With The Walter Boys author Ali Novak–optioned for adaptation, too.

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When the Rent Is Due: May's Best New YA Releases May 22, 2024

Kelly and Erica reunite on the podcast to talk about May's best YA releases.

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News and Things

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 delayed until 2025; adds additional episode

Dead Boy Detectives Show

Books Discussed

Kelly's picks:

Thirstyand We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

Just Happy to Be Hereby Naomi Kanakia

The Ultimate Updated Guide to YA Short Stories

We Mostly Come Out at Night, edited by Rob Costillo

This Book Won’t Burnby Samira Ahmed

Dispatches from Parts Unknownby Bryan Bliss

Sunheadby Alex Assan

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

Erica's picks:

The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

It Waits in the Forest by Sarah Dass

The Worst Ronin by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Faith Schaffer

Perfect Little Monsters by Cindy R.X. He

The Unboxing of a Black Girl by Angela Shanté

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New Science Fiction and Fantasy by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors May 15, 2024

Erica gets into new books that have Pacific Islander mythology, magical, wish-granting flowers, and time travel.

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Books Discussed

Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

The Boyfriend Wish by Swati Teerdhala

The Space Between Here & Now by Sarah Suk

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The Other Mom–The One Who Isn’t A Bird: Our Most Anticipated YA Summer Books May 08, 2024

Danika and Erica talk YA demographics and the books they're excited to read this summer.

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News

More than a quarter of readers of YA are over the age of 28 research shows

Books Discussed

Wish You Weren't Here by Erin Baldwin

This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed

One Killer Problem by Justine Pucella Winans

The Dark We Know by Wen-yi Lee

The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel by Molly Knox Ostertag

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron

Dancers of the Dawn by Zulekhá Afzal

Furious by Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos

Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee

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Hey YA Extra Credit: All Things YA Short Stories May 01, 2024

May is International Short Story Month, so dive on into some of the best YA short story collections this week with Kelly.

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Links

Why Is May International Short Story Month?

YA Short Stories Cataloged

Books Discussed

How They Met and Other Stories by David Levithan

Man-Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers

Tasting Light by A.R. Capetta and Wade Roush

Three Kisses, One Midnight by Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon

Up All Night edited by Laura Silverman

Being Ace edited by Madelyn Dyer

Blackout and Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon

Violent Ends edited by Shaun David Hutchinson

Reclaim The Stars: 17 Tales of Love Across Realms and Space edited by Zoraida Córdova

Hungry Hearts: 13 Tales of Food and Love edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond

First Year Orientation edited by Eric Smith and Lauren Gibaldi

Battle of the Bands edited by Eric Smith and Lauren Gibaldi

Magic Has No Borders by Sona Charaipotra and Samira Ahmed

We Mostly Come Out At Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels, and Other Creatures edited by Rob Costillo

The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton Walker

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YA Poetry and Novels-in-Verse Apr 24, 2024

Vanessa and Erica get into a wide range of YA poetry, novels-in-verse, and other poetry-adjacent works in celebration of Poetry Month.

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News

10 Queer Historical YA Novels That Reclaim LGBTQ History

Vibe Check episode with United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón

Books Discussed

Blood Water Paint and Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

Poemhood: Our Black Revival by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, Taylor Byas

When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez

Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo

Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhilio

William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher, illustrated by Kent Barton

How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr.

Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books Out This Week Apr 17, 2024

Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.

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Books Discussed

We're Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua

Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai

King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness

Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao

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Book Club: Discussion of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Apr 10, 2024

It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.

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News

Watch the Trailer for TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Based on the John Green Novel

Books Discussed

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books to Add to Your TBR Apr 03, 2024

Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel.

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Books Discussed

Freshman Year by Sarah Mai

Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

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More Amenable to His Wooing: 25 Years of 10 Things I Hate About You Mar 27, 2024

Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You.

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News:

The High Cost of Ebooks Has Libraries Struggling and Seeking Legal Action

Here are the Finalists for the 59th Nebula Awards

Works Discussed:

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

10 Things I Hate About You

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Hey YA Extra Credit: 25-Year YA Anniversaries Mar 20, 2024

Kelly is back to talk about 1999 YA—titles that are celebrating 25-year anniversaries this year.

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Links

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Turns 25

The Most Studied YA Books in Colleges and Universities

Walter Dean Myers Talks Book Banning, Writing for Troubled Kids

8 YA Authors on Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

15 years of Speak: An Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson

Books Discussed

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Speakby Laurie Halse Anderson

Monsterby Walter Dean Myers

Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorthea Lange by Elizabeth Partridge

Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta

Who Are You?: Voices of Mixed Race Young People edited by Pearl Fuyo Gaskins (Note that this appears out of print, but there are still copies available to purchase—it was a groundbreaking title)

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Our Favorite Queer YA Books Mar 13, 2024

Danika and Erica talk about their favorite queer YA books.

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News

‘Twilight’ Animated Series Being Shopped by Lionsgate Television

Reading Rainbow Documentary Trailer Drops

The Creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, Has Died

The Lesbrary

Books Discussed

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by emily m. danforth

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

Into the Light by Mark Oshiro

Anger Is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta

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Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magic of Teen Writers Mar 06, 2024

Erica explores some YA books that center teen girls who find their voices through writing, just in time for Women's History Month.

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Books Discussed

We Are the Scribes by Randi Pink

Off the Record by Camryn Garrett

We Got the Beat by Jenna Miller

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

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Hotties, Hauntings, and Heists: Black YA Books to Get Into Feb 28, 2024

Vanessa and Erica discuss the latest YA book news and some great books they've read by Black authors.

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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.

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News

Florida Residents Can Receive a Free Ripley’s Book

Ben & Jerry's Article: In a Month Meant to Celebrate Black History, Some Are Trying to Erase It

Libby Announces Their New Book Awards — Along With the Finalists

Our past Buddy Read of The Weight of Blood by Tiffany Jackson

Books Discussed

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

Seven Minutes in Candyland by Brian Wasson

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Out of Body by Nia Davenport

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Shoutouts

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

Wild Tongues Can’t be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora, edited by Saraciea J. Fennell

Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney

The Making of Yolanda la Bruja by Lorraine Avila

Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party by Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, and Waldo E. Martin Jr.

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Queer YA Classics Retellings Feb 21, 2024

This week, Tirzah talks about two great queer YA classics retellings!

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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.

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Books Discussed

Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa

Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney

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When the Milkshake isn’t Milkshaking Like It Used To: Romantic YA across Genres Feb 14, 2024

Tirzah and Erica discuss romantic YA books of different genres — from mystery to fantasy and beyond.

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2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about other cool reading challenges, readathons, and more across the bookish internet. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with a community of passionate, like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. Visit bookriot.com/readharder to sign up.

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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez Adaptation In Development

A first look at the Adaptation of John Green's Turtles All the Way Down

Miami-Dade School Asks Parents for Consent for Black History Month Activities

1 in 4 Books Sold in France Are Comics

Books Discussed

Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Cohen

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

Northranger by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo

When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore

Graceling series by Kristin Cashore

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

Before the Devil Knows You’re Here by Autumn Krause

The King Is Dead by Benjamin Dean

Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Standing on Business With New Historical Fiction Feb 07, 2024

Erica talks about a new book out this week, as well as new historical fiction she's excited about.

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Books Discussed

Out of Body by Nia Davenport

A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur

A Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

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I Do What I Want — YA Anthologies Jan 31, 2024

Tirzah and Erica discuss the ALA Youth Media Awards and some great YA short story collections.

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This Year’s Winners of the ALA Youth Media Awards

Books Discussed

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed by Dashka Slater

The Collectors: Stories edited by A.S. King

Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Magic Has No Borders edited by Sona Charaipotra and Samira Ahmed

(Ab)Solutely Normal edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Jeff Edwards

Study Break edited by Aashna Avachat

At Midnight: 15 Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined edited by Dahlia Adler

Night of the Living Queers edited by Shelly Page

The Black Girl Survives in This One edited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell (April 2)

The Gathering Dark edited by Tori Bovalino

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Madcap Mysteries Jan 24, 2024

This week, Tirzah recommends two funny madcap YA mysteries for your TBR!

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Books Discussed

Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston

Trouble is a Friend of Mine by Stephanie Tromly

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Nonfiction YA Books to Usher in Your New Era Jan 17, 2024

Tirzah and Erica discuss YA nonfiction books that help with different avenues of self-improvement — from becoming more informed to money management.

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News

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

IA judge block SF 496

Illinois officially only state to ban book bans

Books Discussed

A Quick & Easy Guide to Consent and other A Quick & Easy Guide To books

The Sum of Us (Adapted for Young Readers): How Racism Hurts Everyone by Heather McGhee

Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon

Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us by Berna Anat, illustrated by Monique Sterling

This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell

This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

How to Money by Jean Katzky, Kathryn Tuggle, Nina Cosford

Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up by Heather Corinna, illustrated by Isabella Rotman

Things We Haven’t Said edited by Erin Moulton

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Here Be Dragons Jan 10, 2024

Erica chops it up with a few new YA books with dragons.

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Books Discussed

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao

So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

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Justice for Bertha!: Anticipated Books for 2024 and Book Trend Predictions Jan 03, 2024

Tirzah and Erica discuss some of their most-anticipated books for 2024 and make some book trend predictions.

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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we've got three different levels for gifting to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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News

My Life with the Walter Boys renewed for season 2 already

Book Drama

Books Discussed

Starcrossed by Elizabeth C. Bunce

A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel

Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney

So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole

This Book Won’t Burn by Samira Ahmed

Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru

Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee

You’re Breaking My Heart by Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich

There is a Door in This Darkness by Kristin Cashore

The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton

The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse

Poemhood: Our Black Revival, edited by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, and Taylor Byas

Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Ayimidi-Ibike and Adiba Jaigirdar

Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo

Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield

Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender

First Test: The Graphic Novel by Tamora Pierce, Devin Grayson, and Becca Farrow

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Rerun: Most Anticipated YA Books for 2023 Dec 27, 2023

Tirzah and Erica are off this holiday week, but we thought it would be fun to share a rerun of our most anticipated books of 2023, which originally aired on January 4, 2023.

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books coming out in the first half of 2023 that they're super excited about.

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Show Notes:

The 2023 Reading Log!

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst

The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan

Break Up From Hell by Ann Davila Cardinal

Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood

All That’s Left to Say by Emery Lord

My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon

When the Vibe is Right by Sarah Dass

She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Wolfwood by Marianna Baer

The Sum of Us (Adapted for Young Readers): How Racism Hurts Everyone by Heather McGee

You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O'Donoghue

Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney

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Our Favorite Books of 2023 Dec 20, 2023

Tirzah and Erica take a look at the best YA books they've read this year, talk adaptation news, and discuss a few things they want to watch for the holidays.

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News

Adaptation of Lara Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Donnell is in the works!

Books Discussed

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Nekokurage

A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

Into the Bright Open by Cherie Dimaline

Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

Northranger by Rey Terciero, illustrated by Bre Indigo

Cat + Gamer Wataru Nadatani

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti

The entire Graceling series by Kristin Cashore

The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Touko Shino

Our Cursed Love by Julie Abe

Accountable by Dashka Slater

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Grumpy/Sunshine Pairings Dec 13, 2023

This week, Tirzah recommends two books with grumpy/sunshine pairings in YA romance!

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Books Discussed

Charming as a Verb by Ben Phillipe

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

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YA Cozy Mysteries Dec 06, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss the state of YA cozy mysteries and mention a few to TBR.

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News

The best YA audiobooks of 2023

Books and Articles Discussed

Diverse Cozy Mysteries

Make Room for the New Cozy Mysteries— We Want More

The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga and Nekokurage

A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

Duels & Deception by Cindy Anstey

The Marvelous by Claire Kann

Goldie Vance by Hope Larson, illustrated by Brittney Williams

Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize by Margot Rabb

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Secret Key by Lena Jones

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

Other authors mentioned: Ally Carter, Nancy Springer, Olivia Twist, Aya de León

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Holiday Reads for December Nov 29, 2023

This week, Tirzah recommends two backlist YA titles to get you in the holiday spirit this December!

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Books Discussed

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park

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All Pretty and Extra: The Best Books to Gift This Holiday Season Nov 22, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some of the prettiest and most extra YA books to gift others (or yourself!) this holiday season.

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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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News

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature

My Life with the Walter Boys adaptation hits Netflix December 7, trailer just dropped.

Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts

No Shadow and Bone season 3 *crying forever*

Books Discussed

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Eragon illustrated edition by Christopher Paolini, illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi

Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel

Finding My Elf by David Valdes

Emmett by L.C. Rosen

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter (Barnes & Noble edition)

Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, 10th anniversary edition

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

Coloring Cuteness Claire Belton

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond Nov 15, 2023

Erica discusses some new-ish YA books by Indigenous authors that should be on your radar.

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News

We Need Diverse Books' new Indigenous Reads Rising site

Books Discussed

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Jeff Edwards

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

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The Ultimate Winter Survival Kit Nov 08, 2023

Tirzah and Erica share the books, movies, shows, food, self-care items, and games that are going to get them through the winter season.

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News

Publishers Weekly names the best YA books of the year

Erica and TIrzah's 2023 Winter Survival Kit

Books

Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed by Abi Balingit

Finding My Elf by David Valdes

Coloring Cuteness by Claire Benton

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

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Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magical Girl Genre Nov 01, 2023

Erica discusses the magical girl manga genre, giving a brief history and a few magical girl book recommendations.

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Books Discussed

Emily Martin's article on the magical girl genre in manga and anime

Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka

Himitsu no Akko-chan by Fujio Akatsuka

Sally the Witch by Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi

Cardcaptor Sakura by CLAMP

Alice 19th by Yuu Watase

Little Witch Academia by Yoh Yoshinari, Trigger, Keisuke Sato

Hurricane Heels by Isabel Yap (out of print, but the story is part of a collection that has other stories that aren't YA titled Never Have I Ever: Stories)

Magical Boy by The Kao

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YA Romantasy Oct 25, 2023

Tirzah and Erica talk book news and discuss some great YA romantasy.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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News

Scholastic Book Fairs separate books by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors

Scholastic asks Maggie Tokuda Hall to remove references to racism

More YA fantasy romance books

Books Discussed

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

Noragami by Adachitoka

Fire and Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Six Crimson Cranes and Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim

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Hey YA: New Elizabethan YA Oct 18, 2023

This week, Tirzah shares two new YA releases that are set in Elizabethan times.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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Books Discussed

That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter

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Book Gremlins and Spooky Graphic Novels Oct 11, 2023

Erica and Tirzah discuss a few YA graphic novels perfect for spooky season.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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Books Discussed

Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle

Laid-Back Camp by Afro

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Non-book things we are enjoying this spooky season:

Strange Horticulture game

This Way Madness Lies game

Fear Street adaptation on Netflix

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Hey YA Extra Credit: In Our Witchy Bag Oct 04, 2023

Erica discusses some witchy YA books as well as a few fall traditions.

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Show Notes

Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

The Witchery by S. Isabelle

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka

Quick mentions:

Shadow Coven by S. Isabelle, The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

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Great YA Reads to Celebrate Latine Heritage Month! Sep 27, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some interesting news stories and celebrate Latine Heritage Month with some fab YA books by Latine authors.

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Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The Deep Dive. To enter, simply start a free subscription to The Deep Dive. No payment method required!

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News:

Reading advocate and icon Levar Burton will serve as the first actor to lead Banned Books Week as the honorary chair.
The Love at First Sight movie is now on Netflix based on The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith.
The live-action of the One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda.

Books Discussed:

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Into the Light by Mark Oshiro

Northranger by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo

Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia

The Fall of Whit Rivera by Crystal Maldonado

Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz

The Making of Yolanda la Bruja by Lorraine Avila

Honorable mentions: Just Say Yes by Goldy Moldavsky and adult book Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

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Hey YA Extra Credit: A Note About Soft Censorship Sep 20, 2023

This week, Tirzah talks about the impact of soft censorship on indie presses like Levine Querido and how you can help.

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Show Notes

When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sasha Lamb

Brooms by Jasmine Walls

Why Banning Books Doesn't Increase Sales via The Atlantic

Levine Querido's 100k Book Challenge

Levine Querido's Bookshop Page

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Fix Your Broken Heart, Blah Blah Blah — Indie YA Publishers Sep 13, 2023

Erica and Tirzah discuss some Indie publishers that publish YA books that you should know about.

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News:

Illustrator of A Wrinkle in Time cover gets their due

23 Covers of A Wrinkle in Time Ranked

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Books Mentioned:

A Warning About Swans by R.M. Romero (Peachtree)

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero (Cinco Puntos)

The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay by Dale Walls (Levine Querido) November 21, 2023

Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before by Karelia Stetz-Waters (Ooligan Press)

The Prince & the Coyote by David Bowles and Amanda Mijangos (Levine Querido) September 26, 2023

Get It Together, Delilah! by Erin Gough (Chronicle Books)

When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi (Lee & Low Books) September 19, 2023

Before the Devil Knows You’re Here by Autumn Krause (Peachtree) (October 3)

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Start Off Back-to-School Season With These Dark Academia Novels Sep 06, 2023

Erica discusses a few recent YA dark academia novels to help get into the spirit of fall.

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Books Discussed

Everyone's Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni

The Changing Man by Toni Oyemakinde

Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

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The Best Book Recommendations: AI vs. Humans Aug 30, 2023

Tirzah and Erica go up against ChatGPT to see who gives the best book recommendations.

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News:

New Hayat Miyazaki Movie!

Books Mentioned:

Erica's and Tirza's Picks

Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

Fire by Kristin Cashore

Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters

An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan

The Lovely War by Julie Berry

Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

The Headmaster’s List by Melissa de la Cruz

ChatGPT's Picks:

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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Hey YA Extra Credit: September YA Adaptions for Your Watch List Aug 23, 2023

This week, Tirzah talks about two backlist YA books that have been adapted into movies releasing this September.

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Notes

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Love at First Sight Trailer

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alice Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe trailer

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Book Club: A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow Aug 16, 2023

Tirzah and Erica have a very non-spoilery discussion of Alechia Dow's A Song of Salvation.

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News:

Loveboat, Taipei is now Love in Taipei, available on Paramount Plus August 10

Landscape with an Invisible Hand is out in theaters August 18

Books Mentioned:

A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow

A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

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Hey YA Extra Credit: A Witchy Fast and Furious and Other YA Fantasies to TBR Aug 09, 2023

Erica discusses some new YA fantasy novels that you should TBR ASAP (no Rocky).

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Books Discussed

The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis

The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

Brooms by Jasmine Walls, illustrated by Teo Duvall

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Kitten Camaraderie and a Backlist Bonanza Aug 02, 2023

Erica and Tirzah discuss some backlist YA titles you should check out.

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News:

Heartstopper Season Two Trailer Dropped

New App Gives Free Access to Banned Books Depending On Area

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Books Discussed:

The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

East by Edith Pattou

The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett, illustrated by Natasha Donovan and Donovan Yaciuk

Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi

Book Club Book: A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Graphic Novel Adaptations Jul 26, 2023

This week, Tirzah recommends great graphic novel adaptations of popular YA books.

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Books Discussed

Graceling by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds

Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina and Mel Valentine Vargas (September 5)

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff

8 Great YA Novels Adapted into Graphic Novels

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Debut Novels from Some of Our Fave YA Authors Jul 19, 2023

Tirzah and Erica look back at some well-established YA authors' debuts.

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News:

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 drops

Announcing the 2023 Hugo Award Finalists

Books Discussed:

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

And Reflection by Elizabeth Lim for Disney

Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta

When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

The Key to the Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Ash by Malinda Lo

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Tropic Like It's Hot — YA Books With Tropical Settings Jul 12, 2023

Erica highlights some interesting YA books with tropical settings, full of folklore and history.

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Books Discussed

The Moonlit Vine by Elizabeth Santiago, Illustrated by McKenzie Mayle

Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall

Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood

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Our Favorite Books of the Year So Far Jul 05, 2023

Erica and Tirzah discuss the YA books they've read so far this year that they've loved.

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News:

The YA winner of the Lambda Awards

Books Discussed:

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis

Cat + Gamer, Vol. 1 and 2 by Wataru Nadatani

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

Non YA book briefly mentioned: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Creepy Summertime Horror Jun 28, 2023

This week, Tirzah recommends three creepy horror novels set during summer, perfect for reading around the campfire!

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Books Discussed

You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

The Depths by Nicole Lesperance

Five Midnights by Ann Dávila Cardinal

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Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2023 Jun 21, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books they are super excited about that are coming out the second half of 2023.

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News

College Board Defends LGBTQ+ Lessons Against Florida Restrictions

Books Discussed

The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis

Before the Devil Knows You’re Here by Autumn Krause

A Tall Dark Trouble by Vanessa Montalban

Betting on You by Lynn Painter

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel

Everyone's Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni

Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie Dimaline

Ride or Die by Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu

The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie

Song of the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce. Read about the 40th Anniversary of Alanna.

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Queer Graphic Novels Jun 14, 2023

Erica discusses a few graphic novels she's read lately that highlight and center queer characters.

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Books Discussed

Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku

Bingo Love by Tee Franklin, illustrated by Jenn St. Onge and Joy San

Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa

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Yay, Pride! Jun 07, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some recent queer YA reads for Pride and beyond.

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News:

Inaugural Poem by Amanda Gorman Banned After Single Complaint

Nonprofit to Make Book Fairs Accessible to Underserved Students

A Poem is Going to Jupiter's Moon Europa (& You Can Go, Too)

Books Discussed:

We’ll Never Tell by Wendy Heard

Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington

Epically Earnest by Molly Horan

Transmogrify! by g. haron davis

Northranger by Ray Terciero and Bre Indigo

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Where Echoes Die by Courtney Gould

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Austen Retellings That Aren't Pride and Prejudice May 31, 2023

This week, Tirzah recommends three YA Austen retellings that aren't Pride and Prejudice.

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Books Discussed

Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkin

Northranger by Ray Terciero and Are Indigo

Rosewood by Sayantani DasGupta

Ghosted by Amanda Quain

Austenland by Shannon Hale

Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price

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YA Books to Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month and Beyond May 24, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some fabulous YA books by Jewish authors for Jewish Heritage Month and beyond.

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Show Notes:

First Edition podcast

News: PEN America and Penguin Random House Sue Florida School District

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen

The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero

Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize by Margo Rabb

Color Me In by Natasha Diaz

When the Angels Left the Old City by Sacha Lamb

One Last Shot by Kip Wilson

How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

Mentioned: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

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Hey YA Extra Credit: YA Books with the Best Summery Vibes May 17, 2023

This week, Erica gets into a manga that takes place on a rural island in Japan and a book where the main character is down bad for her bestie.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED

Barakamon by Satsuki Yoshino

The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown

Bonus: The Pretty One by Keah Brown

Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults), edited by Alice Wong

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YA Books by AAPI Authors May 10, 2023

Tirzah and Erica talk about some great books by AAPI authors for AAPI Heritage Month and beyond!

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Show Notes:

First Edition podcast

News: Seattle Public Library Grants Free Access to Banned Books

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He

She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

This Time Will Be Different by Misa Sugiura

Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay

500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario

Juniors by Kaui Hart Hemmings

Rani Patel in Full Effect by Sonia Patel

American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar

Shoutout to authors Mary H.K. Choi, Malinda Lo, Elizabeth Lim, and Stacey Lee!

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Books to Read for Mer-May May 03, 2023

This week, Tirzah recommends three YA books about mermaids and merfolk to get you excited for the release of Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid and to celebrate Mer-May!

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News

Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid hits theaters May 26th!

Books Discussed

Against the Tide by J. Elle

Out of the Blue by Jason June

Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

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YA Fantasy Worlds We’d Live In vs Ones We Wouldn’t Apr 26, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some fantastical worlds in YA they’d want to live in versus ones they’d rather not.

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Show Notes:

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News: Twilight TV Series announced

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

Tortall series by Tamora Pierce

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis

Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

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Extra Credit: We Stan a Warrior Queen — Arab American YA Apr 19, 2023

Erica celebrates Arab American History month by sharing some YA books by Arab American authors.

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Show Notes:

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Mirage by Somaiya Daud

Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Briefly mentioned: Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

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I Want That On My Headstone: YA Novels In Verse Apr 12, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA novels in verse for National Poetry Month.

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Show Notes:

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News: Two more Heartstopper graphic novels

The history of YA novels in verse: Sonya Sones, Stop Pretending (1999), What My Mother Doesn’t Know (2001), One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies (2004), Crank by Ellen Hopkins (2004)

The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson

Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk

We Are All so Good at Smiling by Amber McBride

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Dear Medusa by Olivia A Cole

The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Novellas Apr 05, 2023

This week, Tirzah talks about the trend of YA novellas and some recent novellas releases that should be on your radar!

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Books Discussed:

Love, Creekwood by Becky Albertalli

The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi Lee

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

Kill Joy by Holly Jackson

Last Violent Call by Chloe Gong

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Book Club: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Mar 29, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss the book All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.

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Show Notes:

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We Were Liars adaptation

Kodansha launching a manga app this year

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Graphic Nonfiction Mar 22, 2023

This week Erica discusses some YA graphic nonfiction books that are helping her reach her reading goals.

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Show Notes:

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In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day by Dan Nott

Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game by Colin Kaepernick and Eve L. Ewing, illustrated by Orlando Caicedo

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Beware the Ides of March Mar 15, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA Shakespeare retellings.

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Show Notes:

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George

Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

Twelfth Grade Night, Saving Hamlet , King Cheer by Molly Horton Booth

Street Love by Walter Dean Myers

The Only Thing Worse That Me is You by Lily Anderson

Foul Is Fair by Hannah Capin

That Way Madness Lies, edited by Dahlia Adler, featuring a diverse set of authors

An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan

If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

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Hey YA Extra Credit: What Real Teens Are Reading Mar 08, 2023

This week, Tirzah discusses some of the YA books that are most popular with the teens she works with!

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SHOW NOTES:

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Sadie by Courtney Summers

All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban

Karen McManus books

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Legend by Marie Lu

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The 11th Plague by Jeff Hirsch

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

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Getting All Up in Our Little Women Feelings Mar 01, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA historical fiction with strong female leads.

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SHOW NOTES:

The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann

Angel Of Greenwood by Randi Pink

The Silence of Bones, The Forest of Stolen Girls, and The Red Palace by June Hur

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow

A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar

All That Glitters by Gita Trelease

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Hey YA Extra Credit: People Be People-ing — New Releases by Black Authors to TBR Feb 22, 2023

Erica discusses some new YA books of different genres by Black authors to have on your radar for the first part of the year.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker

We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride

My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron

We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammond

The Black Queen by Jumata Emil

Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson

Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood

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Love is for Losers: Diverse Romance That We Love Feb 15, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some diverse YA romance books to read for the month of love and beyond.

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Come Work for us! We’re hiring a Full-Stack Web Developer. Details here.

New Twilight books!

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling by Elise Bryant

Not Now Not Ever by Lily Anderson

Love Is for Losers by Wibke Brueggemann

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen

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Hey YA Extra Credit: The ALA Youth Media Awards! Feb 08, 2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year—the ALA Youth Media Awards have been announced! This week, Tirzah takes us through the YA highlights.

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Books Discussed:

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Scout's Honor by Lily Anderson

Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei

When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb

Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality by Elliot Schefer

We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammands

The Words We Keep by Erin Stewart

Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

High Spirits by Camille Gomera-Tavarez

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

Kings of B’more by R. Eric Thomas

Man o' War by Cory McCarthy

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum

Himawari House by Melody Becker

The Silence Between Us by Joanna Ho

Unequal: A Story of America by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau

Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome by Ariel Henley

American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South by Gail Jarrow

Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes

My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

Some Kind of Hate by Sarah Darer Littman

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Queer Friendships in YA Feb 01, 2023

Erica and Tirzah talk about YA books with great examples of queer friendship.

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Give the gift of TBR!

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As You Walk On By by Julian Winters

Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen

The Boy in the Red Dress by Kristin Lambert

Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju

Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

You Know Me Well by David Levithan and Nina LaCour

Odd One Out by Nic Stone

The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Dastardly Dystopias Jan 25, 2023

Erica talks about a couple YA dystopian novels she’s been into lately.

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SHOW NOTES:

Gift TBR!

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

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Fantasy Feels Jan 18, 2023

Tirzah and Erica get all in their fantasy feels and share their favorite YA fantasy.

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Give the gift of TBR!

They Both Die at the End Series Being Made

Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

Girls Made of Snow and Glass Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

Six Crimson Cranes and Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New Books About Teen Parenthood Jan 11, 2023

This week, Tirzah highlights three new 2023 releases that are all about teen parenthood.

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SHOW NOTES:

16 & Pregnant by Lala Thomas

Sun Keep Rising by Kristen R. Lee

Unexpecting by Jen Bailey

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Most Anticipated YA Books for 2023 Jan 04, 2023

Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books coming out in the first half of 2023 that they’re super excited about.

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SHOW NOTES:

The 2023 Reading Log!

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst

The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan

Break Up From Hell by Ann Davila Cardinal

Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood

All That’s Left to Say by Emery Lord

My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon

When the Vibe is Right by Sarah Dass

She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Wolfwood by Marianna Baer

The Sum of Us (Adapted for Young Readers): How Racism Hurts Everyone by Heather McGee

You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson

Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O’Donoghue

Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney

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Extra Credit: Cozy YA Books to Snuggle Up With Dec 28, 2022

Erica goes over a few cozy YA books she’s reading to while away the winter with.

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SHOW NOTES

Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams

Marvel Meow by Nao Fuji

Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

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The Best YA We Read in 2022! Dec 21, 2022

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about some of the best YA books they read this year.

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SHOW NOTES:

2023 William C. Morris finalists

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A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Huda F Are You? By Huda Fahmy

Scout’s Honor by Lily Anderson

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O’Donoghue (with a shoutout to All Our Hidden Gifts)

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Hey YA: Get These Short Graphic Novels on Your Radar Dec 14, 2022

This week, Tirzah talks about two great queer YA graphic novels for your end-of-the-year reading!

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SHOW NOTES

Twelfth Grade Night by Molly Booth, Stephanie Kate Strohm, and Jamie Green

Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, and Berenice Nelle

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It's a Backlist Bonanza! Dec 07, 2022

This week, Tirzah and Erica are throwing it back by talking about a bunch of backlist titles that you don’t want to miss!

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SHOW NOTES:

Annabelle’s Book Club has opened in LA

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Trouble is a Friend of Mine by Stephanie Tromly

A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis

Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen

A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly

Spindle’s End by Robin McKinley

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror by Junji Ito

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Can You Guess Which Shakespeare Plays These YA Novels were Inspired By? Nov 30, 2022

Erica talks about a few new, fantastical YA novels that were inspired by Shakespeare plays.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED:

An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan

Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

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Reading in a Tropey Wonderland Nov 23, 2022

Tirzah and Erica discuss a few cozy YA books set during the holidays.

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SHOW NOTES

National Book Awards Winner of Young People’s Literature Award

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

Talk Santa to Me by Linda Urban

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park

How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

New Year’s Kiss by Lee Matthews

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell

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New Indigenous YA Books for Your TBR Nov 16, 2022

This week, Tirzah shares two newer YA books by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month.

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BOOKS AND LINKS DISCUSSED;

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson

Walking in Two Worlds by Wab Kinew

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Heartdrum

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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We Love a Good Revenge Story Nov 09, 2022

This week, Tirzah and Erica have a (spoiler-y!) discussion of their buddy read of The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson!

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SHOW NOTES:

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

Carrie by Stephen King

Daniel Smith, one of the last living children of enslaved Americans, dies at 90

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Extra Credit: Indigenous Graphic Novels Nov 02, 2022

Erica kicks off Native American Heritage Month by talking about a few YA graphic novels by Indigenous authors that everyone should pick up.

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SHOW NOTES

Pemmican Wars byKatherena Vermette, illustrated by Scott B. Henderson

Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett, illustrated by Natasha Donovan

Prism Stalker by Sloane Leong

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun: YA Horror Books for Spooky SZN Oct 26, 2022

Tirzah and Erica lean into spooky season and discuss some YA horror novels they’ve been loving or looking forward to reading.

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SHOW NOTES

Hayley Kiyoko To Write YA Novel Based on Hit Song

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White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis

Dead Flip by Sara Farizan

Undead Girl Gang and Scout’s Honor by Lily Anderson

The Gathering Dark edited by Tori Bovalino

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Hey YA Extra Credit: October Reading at Its Finest Oct 19, 2022

This week, Tirzah shares what new titles are on her seasonal October reading list!

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Show Notes

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer, and Berenice Nelle

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglas

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

The Clackity by Lora Sent

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We Hope You’re Hungry: Delectable Foodie YA Fiction Oct 12, 2022

This week, Erica and Tirzah share some of the most mouth-watering foodie fiction in YA!

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Show Notes

National Book Award finalists are in!

Cover reveal of Ibi Zoboi’s Nigeria Jones

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Hungry Hearts edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond

Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau

My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen

Cafe Con Lychee by Emery Lee

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

A La Carte by Tanita S. Davis

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Fun-Sized Stories Oct 05, 2022

This week, Erica discusses a couple YA short story collections worth picking up and adding to your TBR.

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Books Discussed:

A Phoenix Must First Burn, edited by Patrice Caldwell

Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens by Marieke Nijkamp

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It’s Latine Month! Sep 28, 2022

Tirzah and Erica discuss some fab YA books by Latine authors to read for Latine Heritage Month and beyond.

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Books and Links:

Reading the Stars by Book Riot

Reading the Stars giveaway

National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Longlist announced

Self-Made Boys by Anna Marie-McLemore

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Our Shadows Have Claws edited by Yamile Saied Méndez

Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity by Angela Velez

American Street by Ibi Zoboi

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

Burn Down, Rise Up Vincent Tirado

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

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Take Action This Banned Books Week Sep 21, 2022

This week, Tirzah shares some thoughts on Banned Books Week and how to take action beyond “read banned books.”

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Show Notes:

How to Fight Book Bans

Banned Books Week Official Website

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It’s Pumpkin Spice O’Clock! Sep 14, 2022

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about all the things that bring fall vibes to their reading lists!

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Books and Links:

Enola Holmes 2 is coming!

Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle

All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker, illustrated by Wendy Xu (Collector’s Edition)

Spell on Wheels by Kate Leth, illustrated by Megan Levens and Marissa Louise

The Keeper of the Night by Kylie Lee Baker

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Am I the Villain?? And Other Important Questions in YA Sep 07, 2022

Erica discusses some fun and unique graphic novels and manga — both new and a little older — that she’s been reading lately.

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Books Discussed:

The Girl from the Other Side by Nagabe

Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas

Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

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Audiobook Narrators Who Always Understand the Assignment Aug 31, 2022

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about some their favorite audiobook narrators.

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Show Notes:

A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow is being made into a movie!

Books narrated by Frankie Corzo post

Frankie Corzo:

What I Want You to See by Catherine Linka

Never Coming Home by Kate M. Williams

A Cuban Girl’s Guide Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Nameyn

Kevin R. Free:

The Haunting of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

James Fouhey:

Field Guide to a North American Teenager and Charming as a Verb by Ben Phillipe

Grace Rolek:

A Thousand Steps Into Nigh t and We Are Not Free by Traci Chee

Soneela Nankani:

Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju

The Knockout by Sajni Patel

Natalie Naudus:

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan (

Skyhunter by Marie Lu

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

Emily Woo Zeller:

Gloria Chao’s books like Rent A Boyfriend, etc.

Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee

It’s Not Like It’s a Secret by Misa Sugiura

Christie Moreau:

The Inheritance Games and Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Big Sequel Energy Aug 24, 2022

This week, Tirzah talks about all the sequels she actually got around to reading this summer!

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BOOKS DISCUSSED:

All Our Hidden Gifts, The Gifts That Bind Us, and Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O’Donoghue

This Poison Heart and This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron

Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon’s Promise by Elizabeth Lim

The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, and The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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TikTok Made Us Do It Aug 17, 2022

This week, Erica and Tirzah read some of the most popular books on TikTok and talk about their insights into why some of these books are so popular among users.

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Show Notes:

First Kill has been canceled at Netflix

Show Notes:

Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey by Akiko Higashimura, translated by Jenny McKeon

Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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She’s Got a Whole Mortuary in Her Closet Aug 03, 2022

Tirzah and Erica discuss the books they’re most excited to read that are coming out in the fall.

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Show Notes

Sanaa Lathan directing adaptation of On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

Try a demo of the Insiders Index

Well, That Was Unexpected by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland

The Depths by Nicole Lesperance

Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang

Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

The First to Die At the End by Adam Silvera

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Spoiler Alert, We Love THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY Jul 27, 2022

This week, Tirzah shares all her (spoiler-free!) thoughts on the Amazon Prime adaptation of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty!

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Show Notes:

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

The Summer I Turned Pretty Hits No. 1

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Happy Disability Pride Month! Jul 20, 2022

This week, Erica and Tirzah recommend YA books for Disability Pride Month!

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SHOW NOTES

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston is an inaugural Walmart Book Club Pick

Eddie Ndopu on what makes a space accessible

The State of Disability Representation in Children’s Literature

Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann

The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest

Every Time You Go Away by Abigail Johnson

Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults) edited by Alice Wong

One For All by Lillie Lainoff

Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker, illustrated by Wendy Xu

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Extra Credit: Road Trippin' Jul 13, 2022

Erica discusses a few YA novels that have road trips at their core.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED:

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee

I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity by Angela Velez

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From Catholic School to Demons, Here Are the Best Books of 2022 (So Far) Jul 06, 2022

Tirzah and Erica discuss some of the best books they’ve read in 2022.

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Books and Sites Discussed:

Digital Marketing Manager position

Locus award winners

Barnes & Noble Best Books of the Year (So Far) 2022

72 Most Popular Books on Goodreads

A Thousand Steps Into Night by Traci Chee

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis

All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue

The Gifts That Bind Us byCaroline O’Donoghue

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Reproductive Freedom is a YA Issue Jun 29, 2022

This week, Tirzah recommends three YA novels about reproductive freedom.

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Books Discussed:

Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan

Aftercare Instructions by Bonnie Pipkin

Girls Like Us by Rani Pink

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Free Books For All! Jun 22, 2022

This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss some great resources for free YA books for teens this summer!

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Books and Sites Discussed:

Queer book sales surge with YA books leading the way

NYPL is giving away 500,000 books

Free comics resources

In Purpose Banned Books for Teens

Overdrive The Big Library Read

Kings, Queens, and In–Betweens and Bruised by Tanya Boeteju

When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

Autoboyography by Christina Lauren

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth

Sweet and Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley

Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Rishcardson

Reverie by Ryan La Sala

The Girl With the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

Honestly Ben by Bill Konigsburg

This is My America by Kim Johnson

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Sisters of the Snake by Sasha and Sarena Nanua

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It’s Giving Zendaya As Joan of Arc: Retellings for Hey YA Extra Credit Jun 15, 2022

Erica discusses a couple new YA books that retell familiar stories in new and interesting ways.

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Books Discussed:

One for All by Lillie Lainoff

Alice in Kyoto Forest by by Mai Mochizuki, illustrated by Haruki Niwa

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Let’s Talk About Asexuality in YA! Jun 08, 2022

Tirzah and Erica celebrate Pride Month by discussing some great YA books that center asexual people and characters.

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Links Discussed:

We’re hiring a Digital Marketing Manager! Applications are due July 10, 2022, 8:45pm Pacific Time.

Make sure to check out Riveted Lit’s list of free books for the month of June that we will discuss in the next full episode!

Rachel Zegler To Star in Hunger Games Prequel Film

Book Riot list of asexual books

Epic Reads list of asexual books

LGBTQA+ Reads list of books with different representations

Books Discussed

A Quick and Easy Guide to Asexuality by Molly Muldoon and Will Hernandez

Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kahn

Loveless by Alice Oseman

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

Arden Grey by Ray Stoeve

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Now Entering Addamsville by Francesca Zappia

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Happy Pride, YA Readers! Jun 01, 2022

This week, Tirzah kicks off Pride Month with a bunch of recommendations of 2022 LGBTQ+ YA releases!

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Books Discussed

Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda

Out of the Blue by Jason June

Epically Earnest by Molly Horan

A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy

Youngblood by Sasha Laurens

The Killing Code by Ellie Marney

None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney

A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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Excellent YA Graphic Memoirs May 25, 2022

Erica and Tirzah talk about graphic memoirs for YA readers and how this comics format makes for some great nonfiction storytelling!

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Links and Books Discussed:

House to hold hearing on classroom censorship

Read the letter from 1300 authors condemning book banning

Colin Kaepernik is releasing a graphic memoir

WeNeedDiverseBooks to send care packages to LGBTQ+ teens and how you can donate

Passport by Sophie Gluck

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook AOC

Huda F Are You? By Huda Fahmy

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott

The Fire Never Goes Out by Noelle Stevenson

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Extra Credit: Manga and Anime May 18, 2022

This week, Erica discusses some anime and manga she’s been enjoying.

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Books and Links

How to read manga

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

Demon Slayer by Koyoharu Gotouge

Dr. Stone by Riichiro Inagaki

Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama

Spy x family by Tatsuya Endo

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki

*Honorable mention: Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato

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Book Club Discussion: Queen of the Tiles May 11, 2022

Join Tirzah and Erica as they discuss YA news and Queen of the Tiles in a special book club episode.

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Links and Books:

Book Riot Survey

Jenny Han, author of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before has signed an overall deal with Amazon Prime — the trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty has been released on Amazon Prime. It’s out June 17.

Adaptation of Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen is now available on Netflix

Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alfa

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Prom Night Shenanigans: Hey YA Extra Credit May 04, 2022

This week, Tirzah recommends two YA books with some prom night shenanigans!

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Books Discussed:

Sunny G’s Series of Rash Decisions by Navdeep Singh Dhillon

The Night When No One Had Sex by Kalena Miller

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From TikTok Aesthetic to BookTok Craze: All Things Dark Academia! Apr 27, 2022

Erica and Tirzah talk about the rise of dark academia in YA, what it is, and recommend some great dark academia reads across genres!

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Links and Books:

The New York Public Library makes banned books available for all

Federal library budget increases and how to advocate for them

We Need Diverse Books offers educator grants to fight book bannings

The New York Times explores the origin of dark academia

Dark academia YA books

New dark academia YA books releasing in 2022

The Obsession and The New Girl by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Very Bad People by Kit Frick

The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian

Why Would I Lie? by Adi Rule

Strange Sweet Song by Adi Rule

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang

The Devil Makes Three by Tori Bovalino

Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino

A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

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Extra Credit: When You Lose Your Wig and Other Conundrums in Historical YA Books Apr 20, 2022

Erica highlights three YA historical fiction books, plus one historical nonfiction, that take place everywhere from the U.S. Civil Rights movement of the ’60s to Berlin, Germany in 1932. Two of them are even in verse.

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Books Discussed

All That Glitters (Enchantee) by Gita Trelease

Butterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai

The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson

And We Rise by Erica Martin

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The YA Reader in the Library With the Candle Stick: YA Mysteries Apr 13, 2022

Tirzah and Erica discuss some exciting YA book news and some great YA mysteries.

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Books and Links

Oscar-Nominated Flee To Be Adapted As YA Book

Netflix has added nine actors to the cast for XO, Kitty, its upcoming To All the Boys spinoff series.

A Scatter of Light by MalindaLo cover reveal.

Tirzah’s new book Sense and Second-Degree Murder is out now!

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Cold by Mariko Tamaki

The Red Palace by June Hur

Trouble is a Friend of Mine by Stephanie Tromly

Very Bad People by Kit Frick

The Drowning Summer by Christine Lynn Herman

How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao

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Add Some Poetry to Your TBR: Hey YA Extra Credit Apr 06, 2022

This week, Tirzah recommends two great new YA novels-in-verse for April is Poetry Month!

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Books Discussed

Lawless Spaces by Corey Ann Haydu

Nothing Burns as Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk

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Judging Books By Their Covers Mar 30, 2022

This week, Tirzah and Erica dive into the world of YA cover design and chat about some of their favorite design elements and YA covers in recent years.

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Books and Links

The Heartstopper official trailer dropped!

Starling by Isabel Strycachz

Six Crimson Cranes & The Dragon’s Promise by Elizabeth Lim

A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, Wednesday Books edition

A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee

This Poison Heart Kalynn Bayron

Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier

Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

Nina LaCour’s entire catalog: Hold Still, The Disenchantments, Everything Leads to You, We Are Okay, Watch Over Me

Adams Cavarlho on Instagram

Book Cover Designers to Follow on Instagram

Wednesday Design

Random House YA Design

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Extra Credit: YA Books Like Spirited Away Mar 23, 2022

Erica discusses the movie Spirited Away 20 years later and a few books to read that share a lot in common with it.

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Books Discussed

A Thousand Steps Into Night by Traci Chee

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axis Oh (*Correction: release date February 22, 2022)

Half World by Hiromi Goto

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I Know What You Did Last Adaptation: YA Adaptations to Look Forward to Mar 16, 2022

Tirzah and Erica discuss the book I Know What You Did Last Summer, as well as its film and TV adaptations. They also get into some other YA book to film or TV adaptations they’ve either enjoyed or are looking forward to.

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Show Notes

I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan show on Amazon

First Killby V.E. Schwab on Netflix

Enola Holmes by Nancy Springer on Netflix

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld on Netflix

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn being adapted by Felicia D. Henderson

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi rights landed by Paramount

Landscape with an Invisible Hand by M.T. Anderson being adapted by MGM and Plan B

Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. Smith rights landed by Netflix

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith adaptation also in the works

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han coming to Amazon

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez on Netflix

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Extra Credit: YA Duologies for Your TBR Mar 09, 2022

Tirzah recommends four YA duologies that have a book two dropping in 2022!

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Books Discussed

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

In the Serpent’s Wake by Rachel Hartman

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron

The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

The Dragon’s Promise by Elizabeth Lim

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Get Angry, Get Empowered: Talking Censorship and YA Mar 02, 2022

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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The First Black Queer YA novel Feb 23, 2022

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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She Might Have Pulled Off Minor Identity Theft Feb 16, 2022

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 Youby 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 Radioby 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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YA Books Inspired by THE WILD SWANS Feb 09, 2022

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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You Get a Printz, and You Get a Printz! Feb 02, 2022

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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No Justice, No Peace: YA Books with Activism Jan 26, 2022

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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From Hardly Reading to Reading Harder Jan 19, 2022

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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Hey YA Extra Credit: I Did Blind Date With a YA Book for Science (AKA This Podcast) Jan 12, 2022

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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I Don’t Know About You, But We’re Feeling 2022: Most Anticipated 2022 YA Releases Jan 05, 2022

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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Our Favorite YA Books of 2021 Dec 22, 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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Hey YA Extra Credit: Magical, Musical YA Novels in Verse Dec 15, 2021

Erica gets into a few YA novels in verse with interesting female protagonists.

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Books Discussed:

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman

Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

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Emotional Turbulence Incoming: YA Books About Found Family Dec 08, 2021

This week, Erica and Tirzah discuss the importance of found family YA books, especially during the holidays, and offer some recommendations!

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Books and Links:

LGBTQ+ Youth and Homelessness

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis

The Reckless Kind by Carly Heath

Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

Bruised by Tanya Boteju

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum

Darling by K. Ancrum

The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon

Fairy Tail, Vol. 01 by Hiro Mashima

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107.5 Hey YA Extra Credit: Stunning Graphic Novels to TBR Dec 01, 2021

Tirzah recommends three YA graphic novels from her 2021 reading.

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Books Discussed:

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier, Val Wise, and Oscar Jupiter

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle

A Map to the Sun by Sloane Leong

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Not To Be Shady Or Anything Nov 24, 2021

Tirzah Price is reintroduced to the show as she and Erica discuss some YA news, 2021 releases that were overlooked, as well as a few must-not-miss end of the year releases.

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SHOWNOTES

Books and authors mentioned in the beginning:

Girl, Serpent, Thorn and Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust

Rush of Wings by Laura Weymouth,

Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta

Authors Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir

Overlooked Books:

Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi

The Wide Starlight by Nicole Lesperance

This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry

The Valley and the Flood by Rebecca Mahoney

In the Same Boat by Holly Green

Fierce as the Wind by Tara Wilson Redd

Must-Not-Miss End of the Year Releases:

Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

Starling by Isabel Strychacz

Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling

We Light Up the Sky by Lilliam Rivera

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106.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: See You, Space Cowboy Nov 17, 2021

Erica talks a little about what she finds appealing about space operas and gets into a few YA titles.

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SHOW NOTES

A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna

Victories Greater Than Deathby Charlie Jane Anders

Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan

Sky Without Starsby Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

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I Don’t Have Geometry In My Romance Nov 10, 2021

Kelly and Erica dive into short stories, new and forthcoming YA nonfiction, and Kelly offers her final sign-off.

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SHOWNOTES

“All 850 Books Texas Lawmaker Matt Krause Wants To Ban”

Vampires Never Get Old edited by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker

Color Outside the Lines: Stories about Love edited by Sangu Mandanna

Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon

Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft edited by Tess Sharpe and Jessica Spotswood

Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor

Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America by Ibi Zoboi

Up All Night edited by Laura Silverman

Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults) by Alice Wong

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert

Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition by Anton Treuer

Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood by Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana Morris

Man Called Horse: John Horse and the Black Seminole Underground Railroad by Glennette Tilley Turner (note: for some reason the upcoming young reader edition isn’t showing up on Amazon, but it’s available to look at here!).

The Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor

Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Zoboi

Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present by Adrienne Keene

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105.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Titles in Translation Nov 03, 2021

Erica discusses YA novels from all over the world— a few of which have won awards— that have been translated into English.

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SHOW NOTES

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn, from South Korea

Wondrous Journeys in Strange Lands by Sonia Nimr, from Palestine

The Other Side by Juan Pablo Villalobos, from Mexico

Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins, from Brazil

Aya by Marguerite Abouet, from the Ivory Coast

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The Incendiary Opinion Episode Oct 27, 2021

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 States.

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Shownotes

Tell Me My Name by Amy Reed

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Where The Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Lost In The Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong, Shanghai

I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

A Small Charred Face by Kazuki Sakuraba

Diary of a Tokyo Teen by Christin Mari Inzer

Bloody Seoul by Sonia Patel

Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

Facing the Sun by Janice Lynn Mather

The House of Rust by Khadija Abdalla Bajaber

For more YA set around the world, check out this post from Kelly.

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104.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Chatting BSC on Netflix with Amma Marfo Oct 20, 2021

Kelly and guest Amma Marfo talk about The Baby-Sitters Club, Season Two.

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SHOW NOTES

Amma Marfo — Twitter, Instagram

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I'm a Cancer, How About You? Oct 13, 2021

Kelly and Erica dive into recent YA books that explore mental health and highlight some really pretty graphic novels.

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SHOWNOTES

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown

Home, Home by Lisa Allen Agostini

When The Stars Lead To You by Ronni Davis

The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo

The New David Espinoza by Fred Aceves

The Sprite and the Gardener by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt

Summer Spirit by Elizabeth Holleville

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib

The Tea Dragon Series by Kay O’Neill, starting with the Tea Dragon Society

My Last Summer with Cass by Mark Crilley

Witchlight by Jessi Zabarsky

Crushing by Sophie Burrows

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103.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: The Career Novel Oct 06, 2021

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.

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SHOW NOTES

“Is The Nurse Portrayed in Career Novels Fiction or Real?”

“Mapping a History of Adolescence and Literature For Adolescents“

“Cherry Ames Nursing Game”

Series Books website

Cherry Ames, Island Nurse

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The Haviest of the Haves Sep 29, 2021

Jenn from Book Riot’s Get Booked podcast joins Erica to discuss the current state of dystopian YA compared to the Hunger Games era.

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Shownotes

Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He

Skyhunter by Marie Lu

War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi

Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher

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102.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Diverse Romance Sep 22, 2021

Erica shares a few romances– whimsical as well as serious– that feature diverse characters.

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW BY MAURENE GOO

I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest

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Opening Grub Hub and Doing Some Damage Sep 15, 2021

Kelly and Erica highlight excellent books for Latinx Heritage Month and dig into must-read YA memoirs.

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Shownotes

Latinx Kid Lit Book Fest

SimoneBreaks All The Rules by Debbie Rigaud

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

“Fat Girls in YA” with Crystal Maldonado

Somewhere Between Bitter And Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White by Lila Quintero Weaver

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Indivisible by Daniel Aleman

I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib

The Beautiful Struggle (Young Reader’s Edition) by Ta-Nehisi Coates

We Are Not Broken by George M Johnson

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

On Top of Glass by Karina Manta

Brave Face: A Memoir by Shaun David Hutchinson

A Face for Picasso by Ariel Henry

Notes from a Young Black Chef (Adapted for Young Adults) by Kwame Onwuachi

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101.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: Dipping Your Toes Into YA Sep 08, 2021

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.

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When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood

One of the Good Ones by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite

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A Hug in a Book Sep 01, 2021

Kelly and Erica talk about new releases they’re loving so far and about those they’re excited to be released.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED

Summer Spirit by Elizabeth Holleville

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

A Sitting in St James by Rita Williams-Garcia

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

Love is a Revolution by Renee Watson

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

Things We Couldn’t Say by Jay Coles

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert

White Smoke by Tiffany Jackson

Huda F Are You? By Huda Fahmy

A Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah Hollowell

Not Here To Be Liked by Michelle Quach

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith

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100.5: Extra Credit: Contemporary History: 3 Recent YA Releases Aug 25, 2021

Kelly talks about three recent YA books that explore contemporary history from 1960-today.

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SHOW NOTES

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chen and the Trial that Galvanized The Asian American Movement by Paula Yoo

Baby and Solo by Lisabeth Posthuma

Walls by LM Elliott

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Foodie Tinder Aug 18, 2021

Kelly and Erika talk about excellent diverse science fiction and fantasy, then offer up some delicious new foodie fiction.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Marrow

Sisters of the Snake by Sasha and Sarena Nanua

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova

Darling by K. Ancrum

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

This Poison Heart by Kaylynn Bayron

Prism Stalker, Vol. 1 by Sloane Leong

We Light Up the Sky by Lilliam Rivera

A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love by Jared Reck

The Secret Recipe for Moving On by Karen Bischer

Radha and Jai’s Recipe for Romance by Nisha Sharma

A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story by Lauren Morrill

The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg

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99.5: Extra Credit: The First Real YA Book Aug 11, 2021

Kelly shares the history and context of the first true YA book, Maureen Daly’s Seventeenth Summer.

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Show Notes

Seventeenth Summer by Maureen Daly

Literary Ladies Guide: Maureen Daly

“Fond du Lac was the birthplace of young adult novels: Celebrating Maureen Daly”

“On The Solid Side”

Girls in Bloom: Coming of Age in the Mid-20th Century Woman’s Novel by Francis Booth

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I See a Cat, I Like It Aug 04, 2021

Kelly and Erica (re)introduce themselves and talk about fun, uplifting fantasy reads, as well as excellent short reads.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED

Dead, Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Reverie by Ryan La Sala

The Afterward by EK Johnston

The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner

In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee

Flyy Girls series by Ashley Woodfolk

Check, Please! By Ngozi Ukazu

Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder

The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky

First Day on Earth by Cecil Castellucci

After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson

#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale

The Things She’s Seen by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina

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98.5: Extra Credit: Unintentionally Dark and Murder-y Jul 28, 2021

This week, Tirzah talks about her most anticipated fall 2021 YA releases, which end up being mostly unintentionally dark and murder-y.

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Books Discussed:

Fresh by Margot Wood

Emma by Jane Austen

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

Edie in Between by Laura Sibson

Cheer Up: Love and Pom Poms by Crystal Fraiser and Val Wise

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis

Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake

Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood

Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

How Not to Fall in Love by Jacqueline Firkins

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert

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Heroines Don’t Always Have to Be Strong: YA Romance Chat with Jacqueline Firkins Jul 21, 2021

On this episode of Hey YA, Tirzah chats with YA author Jacqueline Firkins about YA romance, our favorite rom-com tropes, and book dresses!

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Books Discussed:

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkins

How Not to Fall in Love by Jacqueline Firkins

Love and Other Foreign Words by Erin McCahan

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott

Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales

Glimpsed by G.F. Miller

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi

Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park

More great YA romances coming out January-June of 2021, and July-December 2021

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97.5: Extra Credit: Do These Early YA Reads Hold Up? Jul 14, 2021

This week, Tirzah re-reads two early YA books and talks about whether or not she would still recommend them today!

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Books Discussed:

Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn

Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

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Our Favorite Books of 2021, So Far Jul 07, 2021

This week, Tirzah and Vanessa share their favorite YA releases of 2021 so far, and two upcoming YA releases they’re excited about.

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Books Discussed:

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi

The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira

Dangerous Play by Emma Kress

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova

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96.5: Extra Credit: We're Seeing Humans At Their Most Powerful Jun 30, 2021

This week, Tirzah and special guest Emma Kress, author of Dangerous Play, discuss girls in sports in YA!

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Books Discussed:

Dangerous Play by Emma Kress

In the Same Boat by Holly Green

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

The Knockout by Sajni Patel

Throw Like a Girl by Sarah Henning

Michigan vs. the Boys by Carrie S. Allen

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Break the Fall by Jennifer Iacopelli

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez

A Map to the Sun by Sloane Leong

Bruised by Tanya Boteju

Note: After recording, we discovered Cheer Up: Love and Pom-Poms by Crystal Frasier and Val Wise, a YA graphic novel about a trans teen girl who is the captain of the cheer squad. We highly recommend it, and we’d love to see more trans teen girls in sports in YA.

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Malinda Lo and Jason Reynolds Share What Books Shaped Them Jun 23, 2021

This week, Hannah and Tirzah had a scheduling snafu, so we’re diving into the Book Riot podcast vaults to share an episode in which YA authors Malinda Lo and Jason Reynolds share books that shaped them.

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Books Discussed

Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

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95.5: Extra Credit: You Don't Understand--"Boulder Gay" is Something I Made Up Jun 17, 2021

Em(ily) Dickson, cofounder of Pronouns May Vary, joins Hannah to talk about gender, shapeshifting, and graphic novels! Please note that this episode contains many colloquial phrases, words, and jokes that are very context-contingent and in-group-based for the queer community.

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Show Notes Books

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Ostertag

You Brought Me the Ocean by Alex Sanchez

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen

The Bailey School Kids series by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones

Animorphs series

Island of the Aunts by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Taproot by Keezy Young

Witchlight by Jessi Zabarsky

Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle

TV, Movies, and More

All fantasy creatures are genderdiverse–what are you?

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Small Towns in the Pacific Northwest and Texas Are Not Similar, and Also, Idris Elba Jun 09, 2021

Hannah and Tirzah gush about some of the many wonderful film and TV adaptations of YA books that have been released in recent months.

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Show notes

Panic by Lauren Oliver (Amazon Prime)

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu (Netflix [also, the Linda Lindas!])

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman [from Summer Days and Summer Nights edited by Stephanie Perkins] (Amazon)

Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks & Ted Caplan (HBO Max)

Monster by Walter Dean Myers (Netflix)

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri (Concrete Cowboy on Netflix)

Grishaverse by Leigh Bardugo (Shadow and Bone on Netflix)

Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan (Netflix)

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (Netflix)

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets by Evan Roskos (your streamer of choice)

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (Chaos Walking on your streamer of choice)

There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

I’ll Be the One by Lyla Lee

News and tidbits

YA adaptation previews

Rioters’ takes on Shadow and Bone (Article 1, Article 2)

Ibi Zoboi’s Okoye news!

‘Panic’ season 2 predictions/news/lack of news/potential spoilers

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94.5: Extra Credit: Community is Everything Jun 02, 2021

Tirzah talks about the fifth anniversary edition of an important queer YA book!

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Books Discussed:

You Know Me Well by David Levithan and Nina LaCour

Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen

Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju

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We Murdered No One, and There Were No Bacchanals May 26, 2021

Tirzah and Hannah welcome special guest Sheba Karim, whose latest book is about a topic near and dear to Hannah and Tirzah’s hearts–stories about college and other post-high school experiences.

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Show Notes

Books for Hope

The Marvelous Mirza Girls by Sheba Karim

Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi

Like Water by Rebecca Podos

The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe

Movie news about The Gilded Years

Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim

That Thing We Call a Heart by Sheba Karim

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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93.5: Extra Credit: Were You An Extracurriculars Teen or After School Job Teen? May 19, 2021

This week on Hey YA: Extra Credit, Tirzah talks about some great YA books that highlight working class teens with jobs!

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Books Discussed:

My Best Everything by Sarah Tomp

Jackpot by Nic Stone

Get It Together, Delilah! by Erin Gough

Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi

Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King

Charming As a Verb by Ben Philippe

Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan

Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr

The Babysitter’s Coven by Kate Williams

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It Doesn't Add Up, and It's Not Because I'm Bad at Math May 12, 2021

Hannah and Tirzah talk generation gaps, chronological problems, intergenerational relationships, and multigenerational stories.

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Show notes

The Bookseller mixup

Cases of mistaken identity:

Adam Silvera and Mohsin Zaidi

Hannah and Stephanie Kuehn

Tirzah and Angeline Boulley

Books!

The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen

The Assignment by Liza Wiemer

Unbecoming by Jenny Downham

Dream Country by Shannon Gibney

The Whitsun Daughters by Carrie Mesrobian

You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis

Love is a Revolution by Reneé Watson

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

The Price Guide to the Occult by Leslye Walton

Dig by A.S. King

Blessing’s Bead by Debby Dahl Edwardson

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta

Hey YA episode on Melina Marchetta

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92.5: Extra Credit: The Things I'd Do For a New Melina Marchetta Book May 05, 2021

This week, Tirzah discusses her love of everything written by Australian author Melina Marchetta, provides a run-down of her YA fiction, and recommends a few different entry points!

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Books Discussed:

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta

Saving Francesca by Melina Marchette

The Piper’s Son by Melina Marchetta

A Place on Dalhousie by Melina Marchetta

Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta

Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta

Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil by Melina Marchetta

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Everything Is Feudal Europe Apr 28, 2021

Hannah and Tirzah talk about exciting news from Disney-Hyperion and then dive into standalone high fantasy.

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Show notes

Disney-Hyperion news

“Brown for No Reason” article

Beauty by Robin McKinley

Sunshine by Robin McKinley

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust

Girls Made of Glass and Snow by Melissa Bashardoust

Zahrah the Windseeker by Nnedi Okorafor

Belle Révolte by Linsey Miller

Ash by Malinda Lo

Huntress by Malinda Lo

Sweet and Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley

The Light Between Worlds by Laura E. Weymouth

A Curse Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce

In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean

Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross

Burn by Patrick Ness (mentioned by Hannah as “another book about dragons”)

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh (releases February 2022–sorrynotsorry!)

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91.5: Extra Credit: Coming Soon to a Podcast and VOD Near You Apr 21, 2021

Summer’s nearly here, and everybody loves summer reading! Hannah is here to give you a preview of some of the books she and Tirzah plan on reading (or revisiting) this summer in order to watch the video on-demand screen adaptations of, and then they’ll be talking about them on the podcast. Please read and watch alongside us, and let us know what you’re thinking on social media! And stay tuned for episodes all summer long, of course.

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Show Notes

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and Jesse Joshua Watson

Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan

Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets by Evan Roskos

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things by Lev Grossman

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I Found Myself in Walmart Apr 14, 2021

Hannah and Tirzah give a lesson on the history of publishing’s paperback and hardcover divide, and intersections with socioeconomic classes, capitalism, and more….then they talk about small and indie presses, which makes for a lot of overlap with the paperback conversation, actually!

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Show Notes: Books

The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Córdova

The Obsession by Jesse Q. Sutanto

I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre

Oksi by Mari Ahokoivu

Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters

The Steep and Thorny Way by Cat Winters

Blood Countess by Lana Popović

Poison Priestess by Lana Popović

The Blood Confession by Alisa M. Libby

Thirty Talks Weird Love by Alessandra Narvaez Varela

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

Apple: Skin to the Core by Eric Gansworth

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger and Rovina Cai

Cheer Up! by Crystal Frasier and Val Wise

The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill

What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume

You Were Made for Me by Jenna Guillaume

Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project by Lenore Appelhans

Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before by Karelia Stetz-Waters

Mercury Boys by Chandra Prasad

Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil

Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

Hammer of Witches by Shana Mlawski

Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani

Show Notes: Publishers and Other Links

PJ Library / PJ Our Way

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90.5: Extra Credit: It's Too On the Nose Apr 07, 2021

Happy Poetry Month! Hannah dives into twenty years’ worth of narrative verse–and a little standalone poetry, too. Also, Kelly’s baby is here and adorable, hooray!

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Show Notes

Elizabeth Acevedo

Melanie Crowder

Allan Wolf

Stop Pretending by Sonya Sones

Saving Red by Sonya Sones

The Lightning Dreamer by Margarita Engle

A Wreath for Emmett Till by Marilyn Nelson

How I Discovered Poetry by Marilyn Nelson

American Ace by Marilyn Nelson

Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

An Unkindness of Ravens by Meg Kearney

The Secret of Me by Meg Kearney

Audacious by Gabrielle Prendergast

Capricious by Gabrielle Prendergast

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

Who Put This Song On? by Morgan Parker

There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé by Morgan Parker

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Abraham Lincoln Was Gay! Mar 31, 2021

Kelly departs for maternity leave a few days early, so Hey YA gives an early welcome to its new interim co-host, Book Riot’s own Tirzah Price! Tirzah and Hannah already co-host the Read Harder podcast, part of Book Riot’s InsidEars perks, so they recommend a number of YA books that hit many of the Read Harder challenge tasks.

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Show Notes

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore

Miss Meteor by Anna-Marie McLemore and Tehlor Kay Mejía

The Black Friend by Frederick Joseph

Fighter in Velvet Gloves by Annie Boochever and Roy A. Peratrovich, Jr.

Blessing’s Bead by Debby Dahl Edwardson

Bronze and Sunflower by Cao Wenxuan

Colorful by Eto Mori

Hey YA episode on books in translation

Queer, There, and Everywhere by Sarah Prager

The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets by Gayle Pittman

The Things She’s Seen by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina

Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

Hey YA: Extra Credit with Crystal Maldonado

I’ll Be the One by Lyla Lee

Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor

A Universe of Wishes edited by Dhonielle Clayton

1000 Beginnings and Endings edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman

Make It Messy by Marcus Samuelsson with Veronica Chambers

Notes from a Young Black Chef: YA Edition by Kwame Onwuachi with Joshua David Stein

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer

Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier

XOXO by Axie Oh

Enchanted Air by Margarita Engle

Soaring Earth by Margarita Engle

Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens edited by Marieke Nijkamp

Laughing at My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw

Strangers Assume My Girlfriend is My Nurse by Shane Burcaw

Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest

Hey YA: Extra Credit episode with Kristina Forest

Charming As a Verb by Ben Philippe

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson

The Edge of Anything by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork

Disappeared by Francisco X. Stork

The Babysitters’ Coven by Kate Williams

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger and Rovina Cai

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89.5: Extra Credit: Bookishly Honoring the Victims of the Atlanta Shootings Mar 24, 2021

There is a lot more important work to be done, but it didn’t seem right to ignore the white supremacist terrorist act last week in Atlanta, so Hannah invited Japanese-American author Misa Sugiura to the podcast to discuss some AAPI YA authors that are a little more under the radar than the ones you’ve heard of. One book for each author is linked; the show discusses the authors’ bodies of work.

Misa is the author of It’s Not Like It’s a Secret, Love and Other Natural Disasters, and This Time Will Be Different. Find her on Twitter and Instagram.

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Show Notes

Peasprout Chen series by Henry Lien

Rani Patel in Full Effect by Sonia Patel

The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig

A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman

This is My Brain in Love by I.W. Gregorio

Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Control by Lydia Kang

Serpentine by Cindy Pon

The Only Thing to Fear by Caroline Tung Richmond

Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon

Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed

Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate

Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan

Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian

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What Do We Do When We're Done With Nancy Drew? Mar 17, 2021

Hannah and Kelly talk about awesome YA historical fiction featuring female leads and dig into YA mysteries — where have they gone?

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SHOW NOTES

Mazie by Melanie Crowder

The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann

Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee

Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen

The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinida Lo

When The Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn

Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit by Lilliam Rivera

Far From You by Tess Sharpe

Hey YA: Extra Credit about Far From You

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger and Rovina Cai

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Ruby In The Smoke by Philip Pullman

Jackaby by William Ritter

City of Villains by Estelle Laure

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88.5: Hey YA Extra Credit: In Honor of My Job Interviews... Mar 10, 2021

In honor of job interview season in the academic world, Hannah gets introspective and considers what makes a good educator, highlighting five YA books with dope educators in them.

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Show Notes

Education for Critical Consciousness by Paulo Freire

Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

A Cloud of Outrageous Blue by Vesper Stamper

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez

Breath Like Water by Anna Jarzab

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Black Futures and More Mar 03, 2021

Hannah and Kelly talk about teens and traumatic content, then highlight a range of Black science fiction and fantasy reads.

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SHOW NOTES

“A Utah School Made Black History Month Optional. Then It Reversed Itself.”

“Utah School Reexamines Allowing Parents To Opt Out Of Black History Month Curriculum”

“Utah parents complained after kids were read a story about a transgender boy. Now other diverse books are on hold.”

Darling by K. Ancrum

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy

A Queen of Gilded Horns by Amanda Joy

War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Baron

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart

The Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor

Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

A Phoenix First Must Burn by Patrice Caldwell

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

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87.5: Extra Credit: YA Horror and the Summer Scares Feb 24, 2021

Kelly highlights this year’s YA Summer Scares horror selections. Get to know some rad horror books and a rad horror-focused program.

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SHOW NOTES

Summer Scares 2021 Winners and Program Information

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline [Dancing Cat Books, 2017]

The Diviners by Libba Bray [Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2012]

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson [Razorbill, 2018]

Summer Scares 2020 Winners

Summer Scares 2019 Winners

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The Romance Elephant Feb 17, 2021

Hannah and Kelly dive into YA books without romance, then highlight excellent romance YA books.

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SHOW NOTES

100 Must-Read YA Books With Little or No Romance

Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Spin by Lamar Giles

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis

Thirty Talks Weird Love by Alessandra Narváez Varela

Film: A Dona da Historia

Unpregnant by Ted Caplan and Jenni Hendriks

Muted by Tami Charles

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

I’ll Be The One by Lyla Lee

Rent-A-Boyfriend by Gloria Chao

Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Go With The Flow by Karen Schneemann and Lily Williams

10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Jay’s Gay Agenda by Jason June

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86.5: Extra Credit: YA for Tweens and Younger Teens Feb 10, 2021

Kelly and guest author Tiffany Schmidt talk about Cynthia Leitich Smith’s recently re-released book Rain Is Not My Indian Name and dig into where the YA for younger YA readers is.

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Show Notes

Get a Clue by Tiffany Schmidt

Rain Is Not My Indian Name by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler

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Nightmare in a Crowd Feb 03, 2021

Hannah and Kelly talk about the ALA Youth Media Award winners and honorees, then dig into imaginary YA book titles, pairing them with real YA books and/or dream titles.

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SHOW NOTES

ALA Youth Media Award announcements

All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat

Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez

Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang

X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon

Beetle & The Hollowbones illustrated and written by Aliza Layne

You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

Darius The Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

Kent State by Derf Backderf

The Kids Are Gonna Ask by Gretchen Anthony

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez

Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera

We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder

“What’s Your Sherlock Story?”

Breath by Donna Jo Napoli

“Your Quirky YA Title”

The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss by Amy Noelle Parks

YA Book Titles With Math Equations

“Your YA Adventure Title”

Food Wars! By Yuto Tsukuda

Make It Messy by Marcus Samuelsson with Veronica Chambers

Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park

“What’s Your YA Epic Fantasy Series Title?”

The Firefly Letters by Margarita Engle

Mary’s Monster by Lita Judge

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

The Blossom and the Firefly by Sherri L. Smith

“What’s Your Atmospheric YA Book Title?”

The Wicked Deep by Shae Ernshaw

“What’s Your Sherlock Title?”

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

“What’s Your YA Horror Title?”

“What’s Your YA Book Identity?”

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85.5: Extra Credit: When I Hear "Steam Engine," I Think Of Jack and Kate Running Through the Boiler Room Jan 27, 2021

Hannah and special guest Emily Blaeser compare their experiences on YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks committee and talk about the best in YA recordings….but first about Mary Roach, Anastasia Krupnik, and Kristy Thomas’ girl gang. Hannah forgets the word but knows some examples of antanaclasis in English and French. Also, it’s Lupin, not lapin 🐇!

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Show Notes

We Are Not Free by Traci Chee

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Avalon High by Meg Cabot

A Kid in King Arthur’s Court

The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

The Diviners by Libba Bray

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

Internment by Samira Ahmed

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Ndwaubani

Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger

Titanic

The Lines We Cross by Randa Abdel-Fattah

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Coming Soon: Smizecream Jan 20, 2021

Hannah and Kelly talk about YA books set in super short time frames, as well as YA books about the end of the world.

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SHOW NOTES

Tyra Banks’s Smizecream

Modelland by Tyra Banks

The Wig, the Bitch and the Meltdown by Jay Manuel

The Bridge by Bill Konigsberg

This Is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi

Sam and Ilsa’s Last Hurrah by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert

We Didn’t Ask for This by Adi Alsaid

Rose Sees Red by Cecil Castellucci

The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe

Odessa by Jonathan Hill

Burn by Patrick Ness

“Burn Gets TV Adaptation” news

We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow

Starglass by Phoebe North

Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams

This Is Not a Test by Courtney Summers

So This is How It Ends by Tui T. Sutherland

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84.5: Extra Credit: Food and Wine, Chips and Cheese, Picture Books and YA Jan 13, 2021

Hannah recommends recent picture books that go well with some YA favorites and under-sung gems. She is also happy to provide potato chip and cheese pairings upon request via Twitter or Instagram 😉

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Show Notes

Balletball by Erin Dionne and Gillian Flint

Goldfish by Nat Luurtsema

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o and Vashti Harrison

Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore

Not My Girl by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, Christy Jordan-Fenton, and Gabrielle Grimard

Butterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade

Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore (and Bitterblue!)

Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram (and Darius the Great Deserves Better!)

Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard and Juana Martinez-Neal

Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron

A Different Pond by Bao Phi and Thi Bui

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

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You Wear a Belt for That? Jan 06, 2021

Hannah and Kelly talk about YA books that have been reissued, modernized, or turned into graphic novels and highlight great writing guides by YA authors.

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SHOW NOTES

Finding My Voice by Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Judy Blume (including Forever)

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore

Graceling: The Graphic Novel by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

News about Monster coming to Netflix

Monster: The Graphic Novel by Walter Dean Myers, Guy A. Sims, and Dawud Anyabwile

Be More Chill: The Graphic Novel by Ned Vizzini, David Levithan, and Nick Bertozzi

Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff

Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

Hey YA: Extra Credit episode with Kristina Forest about Sloppy Firsts

The Lottery: The Graphic Novel by Shirley Jackson and Miles Hyman

Kelly’s School Library Journal piece on teen writing guides

Just Write! Here’s How by Walter Dean Myers

Dear Ally by Ally Carter

Courageous Creativity by Sara Zarr

Write Yourself a Lantern by Elizabeth Acevedo

Foreshadow by Emily XR Pan and Nova Ren Suma

Paper Hearts by Beth Revis

Find Your Voice by Angie Thomas

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83.5: Extra Credit: Fat Girls in YA Dec 16, 2020

Kelly and guest Crystal Maldonado talk about the 2007 YA book My Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught and how FAT isn’t a bad word.

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SHOW NOTES

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

My Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught

“Headless Fatties” by Dr. Charlotte Cooper

Crystal on Instagram and Twitter

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The R Word and the X Word and YA in Translation Dec 09, 2020

Kelly and Hannah take a deep dive into YA nonfiction and YA books in translation, two categories deserving of more love and attention.

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SHOW NOTES

SET (the game)

“The Five Types of Nonfiction” by Melissa Stewart

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

Say Her Name by Zetta Elliott

Not Funny Ha-Ha by Leah Hayes

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees by Don Brown

Fever Year: The Killer Flu of 1918 by Don Brown

The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindberg by Candice Fleming

All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A History of The Hip Hop Generation (Young Reader Edition) by Jeff Chang

Girlhood: Teens Around The World in Their Own Words by Masuma Ahuja

Everything You Wanted To Know About Indians But Were Afraid To Ask Young Reader Edition by Anton Treur

The Batchelder Award

The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

B, book, and me by Kim Sagwa, translated by Sunhee Jeong

Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins, translated by Larissa Helena

Kiffe, Kiffe Tomorrow by Faiza Guene, translated by Sarah Adams

Where We Go from Here by Lucas Rocha, also translated by Larissa Helena

I Love, I Hate, I Miss My Sister by Amelie Sarn, translated by Y. Maudet

Aya series by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie

The Immortal Boy by Francisco Montaña Ibáñez, translated by David Bowles

The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

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82.5: Extra Credit: Backlist Gems from YA Award Winners Dec 02, 2020

Kelly highlights five excellent award-winning YA authors and the backlist titles of theirs you shouldn’t miss.

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SHOW NOTES

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

Bad Apple by Laura Ruby

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

Yaqui Delgado Wants To Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina

Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina

The Girl Who Could Silence The Wind by Meg Medina

brown girl dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

Hush by Jacqueline Woodson

A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti

The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti

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81.5: Extra Credit: Fascism! That's Cheery! Nov 18, 2020

In her first solo Extra Credit episode, Hannah tries not to get too mired in despair and instead focuses on the lessons she learned from Mark Bray on antifascism.

This episode is sponsored by Kingdom of Sea and Stone by Mara Rutherford, published by Inkyard Press.

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Show Notes

Antifa: The Antifascist Handbook by Mark Bray

Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

The Big Lie by Julie Mayhew

The Fever King by Victoria Lee

The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina

Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

Kent State by Deborah Wiles

Say Her Name by Zetta Elliott, illustrated by Loveis Wise

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work by Tiffany Jewell, illustrated by Aurelia Durand

Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by Mahogany Browne, illustrated by Theodore Taylor III

Find Sarah Hannah Gómez on Twitter or Instagram (twice!).

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Oops/You're Welcome Nov 11, 2020

Hannah and Kelly record a podcast during the longest week ever and talk about under the radar 2020 reads and books they plan to read before the year ends.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer with Fierce Reads; and Kingdom of Sea and Stone by Mara Rutherford, published by Inkyard Press.

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SHOW NOTES

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

Turtle Under Ice by Juleah del Rosario

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles

How To Build a Heart by Maria Padian

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Dark Matter of Mona Starr by Laura Lee Gulledge

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

Charming As a Verb by Ben Phillippe

A Breath Too Late by Rocky Callan

Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee

Dragonhoops by Gene Luen Yang

Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

All The Things We Never Knew by Liara Tamani

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep by Allan Wolf

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Thoughts and Prayers by Bryan Bliss

She’s Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard

Aftershocks by Marisa Reichardt

Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel by Gabby Rivera and Celia Moscote

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80.5: Extra Credit: Becoming a Teacher and YA Reader with Tim Milner Nov 04, 2020

Hannah and special guest Tim Milner reminisce about high school together and talk becoming YA readers a little late in life and becoming teachers after brief forays into other careers. Tim is a bit lacking in his TBR and needs your book recommendations!

This episode is sponsored by Smash It! by Francina Simone, published by Inkyard Press

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Show Notes

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki

Bingo Love by Tee Franklin

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Bone Black by bell hooks

Exit, Pursued By a Bear by E.K. Johnston

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

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Welcome To Hey YA Oct 29, 2020

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. Join hosts Kelly Jensen and Sarah Hannah Gómez on Wednesdays for recommendations, news, and lots of discussion about all things YA!

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What Even Is An Oak Tree? Oct 28, 2020

Kelly and Hannah take a look at the settings present and absent in YA books and what they wish they saw more commonly, then highlight YA set in the rural US and across the globe.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer with Fierce Reads; and Smash It! by Francina Simone, published by Inkyard Press.

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SHOW NOTES

A Heart In a Body In The World by Deb Caletti

Pointe by Brandy Colbert

The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork

Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson

The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

The Lord of Opium by Nancy Farmer

Journey of Dreams by Marge Pellegrino

Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vazquez Gilliland

Disappeared by Francisco X. Stork

The Whippoorwill Award

The Worlds of Words Collection

Like Water by Rebecca Podos

When the Ground is Hard by Malla Nunn

Rural Voices:15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small Town America edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace

Our Wayward Fate by Gloria Chao

Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick and Arn Chorn Pond

You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson

All That I Can Fix by Crystal Chan

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

After The Fall by Kate Hart

Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite

Learning To Breathe by Janice Lynn Mather

You Must Be Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Scowler by Daniel Kraus

Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus

Dare To Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey by Ogze Salamaci

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79.5: Extra Credit: Ghost Stories Oct 21, 2020

Kelly dives into the wide world of YA ghost stories.

This episode is sponsored by Skyhunter by Marie Lu, with Fierce Reads.

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Show Notes

I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby

Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour

The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown

Scholastic animated horror series announcement

YA ghost books

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Get In Loser. We're Going Podcasting. Oct 14, 2020

Kelly and new Hey YA host Hannah talk about girls in sports and dig into great stand-alone YA science fiction and fantasy books.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s mystery thriller podcast, Read or Dead; Winter White and Wicked by Shannon Dittemore; and White Fox by Sara Faring, with Fierce Reads.

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SHOW NOTES

“Why We Need More YA Books About Girls Who Play Sports” by Bria Felicien at Teen Vogue.

YA Books About Sports

Breath Like Water by Anna Jarzab

Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez

See No Color by Shannon Gibney

A Season of Daring Greatly by Ellen Emerson White

Pitch TV series

The Knockout by Sajni Patel

Every Reason We Shouldn’t by Sara Fujimura

The Heartbeats of Wing Jones by Katherine Webber

Break The Fall by Jennifer Iacopelli

Bruised by Tanya Boteju

The Griefkeeper by Alex Villasante

Elatsoe by Darcy Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai

Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown

Odd and True by Cat Winters

Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro

Displacement by Kiku Hughes

Thirty Talks Weird Love by Alessandra Narvaez Varela

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz

Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar

Hannah on Twitter and Instagram (times two!).

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78.5: Extra Credit: Book Clubbing SLOPPY FIRSTS with Kristina Forest Oct 07, 2020

Kelly and YA author Kristina Forest talk about Megan McCafferty’s Sloppy Firsts, digging into suburban angst, finding yourself, and Marcus Flutie.

This episode is sponsored by How to Do It Now by Leslie Josel from Lerner Books.

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Show Notes

I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest

Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest

Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

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I Put A Spell On You Sep 30, 2020

Vanessa and Liberty are sitting in this week, talking about recent YA releases and which witchy YA reads they love, witch, er, which makes for a spellbinding new episode!

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group; and Macmillan Audio.

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SHOW NOTES

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir

Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro

Crush (Crave 2) by Tracy Wolff

Dear Justyce by Nic Stone

Shine by Jessica Jung

When They Call You a Terrorist (Young Adult Edition): A Story of Black Lives Matter and the Power to Change the World by Benee Knauer, Patrisse Khan-Cullors

Thoughts & Prayers: A Novel in Three Parts by Bryan Bliss

The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, 2) by Roshani Chokshi

Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker

How It All Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi

Every Body Looking by Candice Iloh

Smash It! by Francina Simone

I Hope You’re Listening by Tom Ryan

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

Witch by Christopher Pike

Black Body by H.C. Turk

The Witching Hour by Anne Rice

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Labyrinth Lost (Brooklyn Brujas) by Zoraida Córdova

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft by Tess Sharpe and Jessica Spotswood

The Babysitters Coven by Kate M. Williams

These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

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77.5: Extra Credit: Extolling The Virtues of Darius The Great Is Not OK Sep 23, 2020

Special guest Jessica Pryde, of our When In Romance podcast, dives into Darius The Great Is Not OK by Adib Khorram.

This episode is sponsored by Tor Teen.

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The Live Experience Sep 16, 2020

Eric and Kelly come to you LIVE from YA-Hoo Fest!, talking great books for new YA readers and what they can’t wait to read this fall.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life, My Riot by Rick Spears (Author) Emmett Helen (Illustrator) from Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group, and Dead Dudes by Christopher Sebela (Author) Ben Sears (Illustrator) from Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group.

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SHOW NOTES

Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass

Who I Was With Her by Nita Tyndall

I Kissed Alice by Anna Birch

Nobody Knows But You by Anica Mrose Rissi

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

Want by Cindy Pon

13 Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby

Hero by Perry Moore

Little and Lion by Brandy Colbert

Ash by Malinda Lo

Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashley Poston

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz

Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour

A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey

Charming As a Verb by Ben Philippe

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez

Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao

Thoughts and Prayers by Bryan Bliss

White Fox by Sara Faring

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Extra Credit: Retellings Sep 09, 2020

Special guest Jessica Pryde, of our When In Romance podcast, talks about her favorite YA retellings!

This episode is sponsored by Lerner Books.

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Books Discussed:

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Heart of Iron and Soul of Stars by Ashley Poston

The Only Thing Worse than Me is You by Lily Anderson

Stone Field by Christy Lenzi

The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh

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Your Heart Still Has Feeling Sep 02, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about YA where fandoms clash, followed by a recommendationpalooza of recent YA horror.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life., Ever After by Olivia Vieweg, from Lerner Books, and Like Spilled Water by Jennie Liu from Lerner Books.

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SHOW NOTES

Everything, Everything by Nicole Yoon

More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn

I Kissed Alice by Anna Birch

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Starworld by Audrey Coulthurst and Paula Garner

The Geek’s Guide to Unrequited Love by Sarvenaz Tash

How To Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford

Guy in Real Life by Steve Breznoff

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You by Lily Anderson

The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak by Brian Katcher

Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde

Don’t Read The Comments by Eric Smith

I Believe In a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo

How To Repair a Mechanical Heart by JC Lillis

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

A Werewolf in Riverdale by Caleb Roehrig

Interview with the Vixen by Rebecca Barrow

Wayward Witch by Zoraida Corvoda

Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis

Category 5 by Ann Dávila Cardinal

Blood Countess by Lana Popović

Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus

Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass

Vampires Never Get Old edited by Natalie C. Parker and Zoraida Cordova

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Extra Credit: Cemetery Boys and Bad Choices with Aiden Thomas Aug 26, 2020

Eric is joined by Aiden Thomas, author of the highly anticipated debut novel Cemetery Boys, to talk favorite backlist titles and bad reading location decisions.

This episode is sponsored by Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest, with Fierce Reads.

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SHOW NOTES

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Give the Dark My Love by Beth Revis

When the Moon Was Ours by Anna Marie-McClemore

Relativity by Cristin Bishara

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The Real Deal On IP Aug 19, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk YA romance you may have missed this year and take a deep dive into what IP work is and why it’s likely you love it.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Amulet Books and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko; and Skyhunter by Marie Lu.

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SHOW NOTES

Girl, Unframed by Deb Caletti

Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy edited by Kelly Jensen

Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim

Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams

Love Creekwood by Becky Albertalli

I Kissed Alice by Anna Birch

I’ll Be The One by Lyla Lee

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth

More Than Just a Pretty Face by Syed M. Masood

Four Days of You and Me by Miranda Kenneally

Late To The Party by Kelly Quindlin

Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest

A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey

Salty, Bitter, Sweet by Mayra Cuevas

The Geek’s Guide to Dating by Eric Smith by Eric Smith

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Avatar: Kyoshi by FC Yee

Sarah Enni’s “First Draft” podcast episode on her IP work.

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Extra Credit: Latinx YA Extravaganza Aug 12, 2020

Kelly and guest host Carmen of @TomesandTextiles offer up a pile of incredible Latinx backlist YA books for your reading needs.

This episode is sponsored by Random House Books for Young Readers and GetUnderlined.com.

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SHOW NOTES

Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno

The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova (“Brooklyn Brujas” series)

When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez

When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

Fifteen Candles by Veronica Chambers (“Amigas” series, book one)

The Go-Between by Veronica Chambers

The Closest I’ve Come by Fred Aceves

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

The Devil and Winnie Flynn by Micol Ostow

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez

A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore

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Teens Who Raise Their Voices Aug 05, 2020

Eric and Kelly take a deep dive into YA books that feature protests, as well as YA books with extensive casts.

This episode is sponsored by Read or Dead, Book Riot’s mystery/thriller podcast; TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; and Flatiron Books, publishers of Court of Lions by Somaiya Daud.

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SHOW NOTES

Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams

Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

For The Win by Cory Doctorow

Anger Is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

Running by Natalia Sylvester

Audacity by Melanie Crowder

This Side of Home by Renée Watson

Girls Resist: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution! By Kaelyn Rich

Hope Nation edited by Rose Brock

A Heart In a Body in the World by Deb Caletti

We Didn’t Ask for This by Adi Alsaid

March by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

Feminism for the Real World edited by Kelly Jensen

Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

The Kid Table by Andrea Seigel

How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon

Light It Up by Kekla Magoon

All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban

The Watch That Ends the Night by Allan Wolf

The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep by Allan Wolf

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Seven Ways We Lie by Riley Redgate

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston

All of This is True by Lygia Day Peñaflor

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Extra Credit: The Get Booked Handsell Jul 29, 2020

As a special bonus for Hey YA listeners, please enjoy this ode to Meg Medina from Get Booked’s Amanda Nelson.

This episode is sponsored by the Kids These Days Podcast.

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Time Is Meaningless Jul 22, 2020

Eric and Kelly are back to talk about YA set in the ’90s and short YA reads for short attention spans.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes made by Book Riot, The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune, and Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi.

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SHOW NOTES

My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann

Now That I’ve Found You

Agnes At The End of the World by Kelly McWilliams

Love, Victor

The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

Fireworks by Katie Cotugno

Who Put This Song On by Morgan Parker

Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany Jackson

Rebel Girls by Elizabeth Keenan

Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

Those Who Prey by Jennifer Moffett

Way to Go by Tom Ryan

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

I Felt a Funeral in my Brain by Will Walton

March: Book 1 by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell

Burn Out by Kristi Helvig

What Goes Up by Christine Heppermann

Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

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72.5: Extra Credit: Must-Read Fantasy Series Jul 15, 2020

Jenn Northington of Get Booked and SFF Yeah fills in for Eric to talk about two must-read fantasy series!

This episode is sponsored by The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune.

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SHOW NOTES

The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee

The Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

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The Baby-Sitters Club Adaptation is Everything Jul 08, 2020

Kelly and special guest Amma Marfo talk about The Baby-Sitters Club on Netflix.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes made by Book Riot, Flatiron Books, publishers of Mirage by Somaiya Daud, and In the Neighborhood of True By Susan Kaplan Carlton, new from Algonquin Young Readers.

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Show Notes

Amma Marfo (The Interrobang, Twitter, Instagram)

“What Makes The Baby-Sitters Club Endure?”

“The Baby-Sitters Club” on Annotated

The New York Times review of “The Baby-Sitters Club”

Variety on “The Baby-Sitters Club”

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71.5: Extra Credit: Katie Cotugno and the Rules for Being a Girl Jul 01, 2020

Eric is joined by Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of novels like 99 Days, and recently, Rules for Being a Girl with Candace Bushnell, to talk favorite backlist titles and what it’s like working with a legend.

This episode is sponsored by Humanity’s Gauntlet: The Archons Rise by Brian A. Sieteski.

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SHOW NOTES

99 Days, by Katie Cotugno

Fireworks, by Katie Cotugno

Rules for Being a Girl with Candace Bushnell

The Lightness of Hands, by Jeff Garvin

The New Guy, by Amy Spalding

Moxie, by Jennifer Mathieu

T he Way You Make Me Feel, by Maureen Goo

I Believe In a Thing Called Love, by Maureen Goo

Broetry, by Brian McGackin

Grace and the Fever, by Zan Romanoff

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It's a Cookie Conspiracy Jun 24, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about YA books where the setting is almost a character in and of itself, as well as highlight their summer YA TBRs.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes made by Book Riot, A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow, and Agnes At The End of the World by Kelly McWilliams.

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SHOW NOTES

Book Riot reader/listener survey

Timekeeper by Tara Sim

The Mall by Megan McCafferty

War and Speech by Don Zolidis

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

This Is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi

The November Girl by Lydia Kang

Toxic by Lydia Kang

Start Here by Trish Doller

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan

Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto

Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar

The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann

Blood Moon by Lucy Cuthew

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

The Summer of Everything by Julian Winters

Finding My Voice by Marie Myung-Ok Lee

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70.5: Extra Credit: Queer YA With Leah Johnson Jun 17, 2020

Kelly and YA author Leah Johnson highlight excellent backlist queer YA books you should pick up ASAP.

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You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar

The Griefkeeper by Alexandra Villasante

The God Box by Alex Sanchez

This is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender

Like Water by Rebecca Podos

Little and Lion by Brandy Colbert

Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown

Ace of Spaces by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Lizard Radio by Pat Schmatz

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This Podcast Is Anti-Racist Jun 10, 2020

Eric and Kelly dig into anti-racist YA books and then highlight YA books with food covers that make for delicious reading.

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It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story by Lauren Morrill

Ghosting by Sarvenaz Tash and Sarah Skilton

The Wild Remedy by Emma Mitchell

This Is My America by Kim Johnson

Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

Into The Streets: A Young Person’s Visual History of Protest in the United States by Mark Bieschke

Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights by Mikki Kendall and A. D’Amico

This Book Is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell

Good Talk by Mira Jacob

The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely

How We Fight for Our Lives by Saeed Jones

Slay by Brittney Morris

Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Color Me In by Natasha Diaz

How It Went Down and Light It Up by Kekla Magoon

With The Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

A La Carte by Tanita S. Davis

The Best Laid Plans by Cameron Lund

North of Happy by Adi Alsaid

The Art of French Kissing by Brianna R. Shrum

Love à la Mode by Stephanie Kate Strohm

Hungry Hearts: 13 Tales of Food & Love edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

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69.5: Extra Credit: Messy, Compelling Queer Characters with Lev Rosen Jun 03, 2020

Kelly and YA author Lev Rosen talk about Far From You by Tess Sharpe and dive deep into queer characters who get to be messy.

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Camp by LC Rosen

Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) by LC Rosen

Far From You by Tess Sharpe

Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass

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Don't Make a "Niccceeee" Joke May 27, 2020

Eric and Kelly explore summer YA books, as well as highlight incredible new and upcoming queer YA books.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes made by Book Riot and Abrams, Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Illustrated by Wendy Xu , and Private Lessons by Cynthia Salaysay.

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Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

It’s Kind of a Cheesy Love Story by Lauren Morrill

Grace and the Fever by Zan Romanoff

Again, Again by E. Lockhart

Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee

“The Ultimate Guide to YA Short Stories”

In A Perfect World by Trish Doller

You Say It First by Katie Cotugno

My Summer of Love and Misfortune by Lindsay Wong

Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman

Mariam Sharma Hits The Road by Sheba Karim

Wild Swans by Jessica Spotswood

“Rad Older Adults in YA”

Second Chance Summer by Emery Lord

Meet Me Here by Bryan Bliss

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

Summer Days and Summer Nights by Stephanie Perkins

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Out Now edited by Saundra Mitchell

Camp by Lev Rosen

I Kissed Alice by Anna Birch

You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

The State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callendar

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

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Extra Credit: The Life and (Medieval) Times of Jamie Pacton May 20, 2020

Eric is joined by Middle Grade and Young Adult author Jamie Pacton, to talk about her recent release, The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly.

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SHOW NOTES

The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly, by Jamie Pacton

Ruthless Gods, by Emily A. Duncan

Wicked Saints, by Emily A. Duncan

Today Tonight Tomorrow, by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Tigers Not Daughters, by Samantha Mabry

Queens of Geek, by Jen Wilde

The Disenchantments, by Nina LaCour

The Disasters, by M.K. England

The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak, by Brian Katcher

The Exact Opposite of Okay, by Laura Steven

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On YA "Boy Books" and Driving In The Midwest May 13, 2020

Eric and Kelly discuss the problematic idea of “boy books,” highlight recent YA with male leads, and dream up surprise books from favorite authors.

This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers made by Book Riot and Abrams, TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes, and The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall from Candlewick Press.

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SHOW NOTES

YA-Hoo fest

Shuri by Nic Stone

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper

American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott

Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed

The Gospel of Winter by Brendan Kiely

Dear Justyce by Nic Stone

Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner

Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Phillippe

Hold Me Closer Necromancer by Lish McBride

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles

Deposing Nathan by Zach Smedley

Camp by LC Rosen

A Peculiar Peril by Jeff VanderMeer

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Looking for Alaska by John Green

Charm and Strange by Stephanie Kuehn

Hero by Perry Moore

Rotters by Daniel Kraus

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Talker 25 by Joshua McCune

Bumped by Megan McCafferty

September Girls by Bennett Madison

A Room Away From The Wolves by Nova Ren Suma

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67.5: Extra Credit: (Almost) Entirely Historical Fiction with Jordyn Taylor May 06, 2020

Eric is joined by Jordyn Taylor, author of forthcoming The Paper Girl of Paris, to talk about World War II YA novels, her debut novel, and two of their favorite backlist picks.

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SHOW NOTES

The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor

Between Shades of Gray, by Ruta Sepetys

Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys

Prisoner of Night and Fog, by Anne Blankman

Traitor Angels, by Anne Blankman

Code Name Verity, by Elizabeth Wein

Mare’s War, by Tanita S. Davis

Turtle All the Way Down, by John Green

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Cinnamon Roll Characters Apr 29, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about YA Star Wars books and feel-good YA books.

This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes, Sword In The Stars: A Once & Future Novel - by Cori McCarthy and Amy Rose Capetta, and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community.

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SHOW NOTES

Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan

The Lightness of Hands by Jeff Garvin

The Fire Never Goes Out by Noelle Stevenson

War and Speech by Don Zolidis

Parachutes by Kelly Yang

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Cordova

Black Spire by Deliliah S. Dawson

Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston

The Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston

Rebel Rising by Beth Revis

From a Certain Point of View Anthology

"Project Lumos"

Who In The World Is Carmen Sandiego by Rebecca Tinker

Waking The Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman

Stranger Things: Runaway Max by Brenna Yovanoff

Riverdale: The Day Before by Micol Ostow

A Werewolf in Riverdale by Caleb Roehrig

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Gretchen McNeil

We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly

My So-Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma

Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

The Trouble with Destiny by Lauren Morrill

The New Guy by Amy Spalding

Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Talk Nerdy To Me by Tiffany Schmidt

Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann

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66.5: Extra Credit Humor Reads Apr 22, 2020

Kelly recommends three must-read backlist female-led YA titles that are laugh-out-loud funny.

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Noteworthy by Riley Redgate

The Truth Commission by Susan Juby

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan

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I'm The One Pushing This Agenda Apr 15, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about YA takes on Shakespeare, as well as offer up some great sports books for YA readers.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot ffor the Book Riot community, Flatiron Books, publishers of The Night Country by Melissa Albert, and Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert.

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Note: audio quality isn't what it tends to be because of an unidentified issue on Kelly's end.

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan

Ruthless Gods by Emily Duncan

Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy edited by Kelly Jensen

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You by Lily Anderson

Exit, Pursued By A Bear by EK Johnston

As I Descended by Robin Talley

Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin

If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

Speak Easy Speak Love by McKelle George

Falling for Hamlet by Michelle Ray

If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegmund-Broka

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

Miranda Kenneally books

Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

Shut Out by Kody Keplinger

Break The Fall by Jennifer Iacopelli

"More Gymnastics Books, Please!"

A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck

Here To Stay by Sara Farizan

Gravity by Sarah Deming

Running With Lions by Julian Winters

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65.5: Extra Credit: THE MOTH DIARIES with Samantha Mabry Apr 08, 2020

Kelly and Samantha Mabry talk about the weird, wonderful, and highly-discussable book THE MOTH DIARIES by Rachel Klein

This episode is sponsored by Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit by Lilliam Rivera.

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SHOW NOTES

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein

All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry

The Smaller Evil by Stephanie Kuehn

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The Catnip Episode Apr 01, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about reading they are -- and aren't -- doing during quarantine and share some recent and soon-to-release YA debuts.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot ffor the Book Riot community, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi from NOVL, and Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry from Algonquin Young Readers.

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Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story by Lauren Morrill

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

The Lucky Ones by Liz Lawson

Salty, Bitter, Sweet by Mayra Cuevas

What I Like About You by Marisa Kanter

You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly by Jamie Pacton

Unscripted by Nicole Kronzer

The Edge of Anything by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Rural Voices edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

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64.5: Always Bring A Cat With Claribel Ortega Mar 25, 2020

Eric is joined by Claribel Ortega, author of forthcoming Ghost Squad, to talk about ghosts in YA, podcasting, and some favorite backlist titles from ten (or a million) years ago.

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SHOW NOTES

Ghost Squad, by Claribel Ortega

Wicked Fox, by Kat Cho

Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo, by F.C. Yee

White Cat by Holly Black

Anna Dressed in Blood, by Kendare Blake

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs

Now Entering Addamsville, by Francesca Zappia

Shutter, by Courtney Alameda

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Delicious Novels and Dad Music Mar 18, 2020

Eric and special guest Tirzah Price talk about music and pop culture in YA, and daydream about fictional bands.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge, Tor Teen, and NOVL.

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SHOW NOTES

Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki

Red Hood by Elana K. Arnold

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Ziggy Stardust and Me by James Brandon

I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone by Stephanie Kuehnert

Our Stories, Our Voices by Amy Reed

Three Day Summer by Sarvanaz Tash

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

So Punk Rock: And Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother by Micol Ostow

Family by Micol Ostow

Calvin by Martine Leavitt

Pulp by Robin Talley

The Babysitter’s Coven by Kate Williams

The Night We Said Yes by Lauren Gibaldi

Autofocus by Lauren Gibaldi

This Tiny Perfect World by Lauren Gibaldi

You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn

Who’s That Girl by Blair Thornburgh

Audrey, Wait! By Robin Benway

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63.5: Extra Credit Backlist Picks with Shveta Thakrar! Mar 11, 2020

Eric is joined by Shveta Thakrar, author of Star Daughter, to talk about two of their favorite backlist titles that you should be reading… and a few more.

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SHOW NOTES

Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar

The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy by Kate Hattemer

The Feminist Agenda of Jemima Kincaid by Kate Hattemer

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

Taken by Erin Bowman

Contagion by Erin Bowman

When the Moon Was Ours by Anna Marie McLemore

Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow

Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely

Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson

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Live: Podcasting While Eating Chocolate Cake Mar 04, 2020

Eric and Kelly come to you live, highlighting a ton of upcoming YA books, as well as audience recommended reads.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Tor Teen, and Flatiron Books, publisher of Anna K by Jenny Lee .

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SHOW NOTES

Big thank you to The Book Stall in Winnetka, Illinois, for hosting us!

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

We Didn’t Ask For This by Adi Alsaid

War and Speech by Don Zolidis

Fell of Dark by Caleb Roehrig

Followers by Raziel Reid

Deepfake by Sarah Darer Littman

Smash It! by Francina Simone

Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power

My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmerman

Again Again by E. Lockhart

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus

The Toll by Neal Shusterman

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore

When The Stars Lead To You by Ronni Davis

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62.5: Backlist for Black History Month Feb 26, 2020

Kelly recommends three must-read backlist YA titles for Black History Month.

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Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes

The Truth of Right Now by Kara Lee Corthron

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Catching Feels for YA Dads Feb 19, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about P.S., I Still Love You, swoony fathers in YA, and what YA rom-coms they’re itching for in 2020.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 Challenge, Wednesday Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt .

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SHOW NOTES

Don’t forget to see us live at The Book Stall in Winnetka, Illinois, on February 25 at 6:30!

Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles

King of the Dragonflies by Kacen Callendar

P.S., I Still Love You on Netflix!

The Summer of Everything by Julian Winters

Music From Another World by Robin Talley

Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales

Ten Things I Hate About Pinky by Sandhya Menon

I’ll Be The One by Lyla Lee

Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao

I Kissed Alice by Anna Birch

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

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61.5: Loving On Jenny Han's SHUG Feb 12, 2020

Kelly and New York Times bestselling author Siobhan Vivian talk about SHUG, Jenny Han’s debut novel.

This episode is sponsored by b, Book, and Me by Kim Sagwaa, translated by Sunhee Jeong.

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SHOW NOTES

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

The List by Siobhan Vivian

Shug by Jenny Han

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

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Burnt Toast Feb 05, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about this year’s winners of the Youth Media Awards and highlight great YA by Black authors coming soon.

This episode is sponsored by The Handsell, Echoes Between Us by Katie McGarry, and Scammed by Kristen Simmons.

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Don’t Read The Comments by Eric Smith

Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry

One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega

2020 Youth Media Awards

The New Kid by Jerry Craft

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki

Field Guide to the North American Teen by Ben Phillippe

That Dedication

Free Lunch by Rex Ogle

Amelia Bloomer/RISE Project

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby

With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo

All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney

Rebel Girls by Elizabeth Keenan

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Kahn

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen

SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson

The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams

Cursed by Karol Ruth Silverstein

The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles

The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert

The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow

All The Things We Never Knew by Liara Tamani

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

We Used To Be Friends by Amy Spalding

You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

A Phoenix First Must Burn by Patrice Caldwell

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60.5: Extra Credit: I Hope You Get This Backlist with Farah Naz Rishi Jan 29, 2020

Eric is joined by Farah Naz Rishi, author of I Hope You Get This Message to talk about two of their favorite backlist titles that you should be reading… and a few more.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s newest podcast, Novel Gazing.

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SHOW NOTES

I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi

Mirror in the Sky by Aditi Khorana

Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana

Want by Cindy Pon

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupircho

Infinity Son by Adam Silvera

Loveboat Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

FML by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Deathday Letter by Shaun David Hutchinson

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

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One Chonky Beautiful Book Jan 22, 2020

Eric and Kelly offer up a boatload of YA book recommendations for this year’s Read Harder tasks.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s 2020 Read Harder Challenge, Macmillan Audio, and Tor Teen.

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The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming

The Great and Only Barnum by Candace Fleming

Queer There and Everywhere by Sarah Prager

Blanca and Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Gentlemen by Michael Northrop

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

Relish by Lucy Knisley

Honor Girl by Maggie Thrash

A Storm Too Soon by Michael Tougias

Aftershocks by Marisa Reichardt

Outrun The Moon by Stacey Lee

Saving Savannah by Tonya Bolden

Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Ruse by Cindy Pon

Firestarter by Tara Sim

Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab

Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebele-Henry

Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney Stevens

I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib

Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

Illuminae by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufmann

First Day on Earth by Cecil Castellucci

The Newcomers by Helen Thrope

A Time To Dance by Padma Venkatraman

You’re Welcome Universe by Whitney Gardner

Brave Enough by Kati Gardner

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Foreshadow YA

Cricket Magazine

Crazy Horse’s Girlfriend by Erika T. Wurth

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59.5: Extra Credit: The Walls Around Us And Phil Stamper Jan 15, 2020

Eric is joined by Phil Stamper, author of The Gravity of Us, to talk one of their favorite backlist titles from Nova Ren Suma, The Walls Around Us.

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SHOW NOTES

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper

Timekeeper by Tara Sim

Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

17 and Gone by Nova Ren Suma

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Interview with Nova Ren in School Library Journal

Handbook for Mortal saga

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The Count of Monte Crisco Jan 08, 2020

Eric and Kelly talk about their 2020 reading goals, then offer up an array of their most-anticipated upcoming YA books.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Scavenge The Stars by Tara Sim from Amazon Publishing, and Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi.

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SHOW NOTES

Live "Hey YA" recording details

Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim

Dancing At The Pity Party by Tyler Feder

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

Camp by LC Rosen

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

This Is My America by Kim Johnson

Star Daughter by Shveta Thakar

Running by Natalia Sylvester

The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert

Incendiary by Zoraida Cordova

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirda

War and Speech by Don Zolidis

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Wearing Real People Clothes Dec 11, 2019

Eric and Kelly highlight some of the undersung YA of 2019 and scream about what they’re reading this winter.

This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal, Regretting You by Colleen Hoover from Amazon Publishing, and Book Riot’s 2020 Read Harder Challenge.

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SHOW NOTES

Live Hey YA Show, February 25, 6:30 pm in Chicago

We Used To Be Friends by Amy Spalding

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah

10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston

Tarnished Are the Stars by Rosiee Thor

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

The Griefkeeper by Alexsandra Villasante

I Hope You Get this Message by Farah Naz Rishi

Who Put This Song on by Morgan Parker

Better Than the Best Plan by Lauren Morrill

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

The Exact Opposite of Okay by Laura Steven

The Stars and The Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

Ruthless Gods by Emily Duncan

The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindberg by Candace Fleming

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper

Dancing at The Pity Party by Tyler Feder

Red Hood by Elana K. Arnold

We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Spellhacker by M.K. England

How To Build A Heart by Maria Padian

Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis

Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

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Coming At You In Claymation Nov 27, 2019

You asked, and Kelly and Eric answered. It's the holiday YA book recommendation extravaganza!

This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, publisher of The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black.

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Show Notes

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Dean Hale and Shannon Hale

Black Panther: The Young Prince by Ronald L. Smith

Con Quest by Sam Maggs

Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis

Kiffe, Kiffe Tomorrow by Faiza Guene

Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour

The Seventh Wish by Kate Messner

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Heroine by Mindy McGinnis

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

Slay by Brittney Morris

Under A Painted Sky by Stacey Lee

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely

Rotten by Michael Northrop

Trapped by Michael Northrop

172 Hours On The Moon by Johan Harstad

The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

The Key of Nira Ghani by Natasha Deen

The Boy In The Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

Bookish Boyfriends by Tiffany Schmidt

Tyrell by Coe Booth

A Line In The Dark by Malinda Lo

Spin and Fake ID by Lamar Giles

Pointe by Brandy Colbert

Who Put This Song On? By Morgan Parker

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga

Six Goodbyes We Never Said by Candace Ganger

Shade Me by Jennifer Brown

Ultraviolet by RJ Anderson

Ordinary Girls by Blair Thornburgh

Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillero del Toro and Cornelia Funke

The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees

Cecil Castellucci books

Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John

Run by Kody Keplinger

LGBTQ Reads

Adaptation and Inheritance by Malinda Lo

Shatter the Sky by Rebecca Kim Wells'

Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Colthurst

Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde

Leah On The Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Hot Dog Girl by Jen Dugan

In The Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Brett McCarthy: Work In Progress by Maria Padian

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

Symptoms of a Heartbreak by Sona Charaipotra

I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn

I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall

The November Girl by Lydia Kang

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by FC Yee

The Light At The Bottom of The World by London Shah

A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna

Want by Cindy Pon

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Remember To Unclick Lumbersexual Nov 13, 2019

Kelly and Eric talk about underrated YA gems of the last decade and highlight great reads for Native American History Month.

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Show Notes

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia

Wild Life by Keena Roberts

"Best YA of the Decade"

Rose Sees Red by Cecil Castellucci

First Day on Earth by Cecil Castellucci

Tin Star by Cecil Castellucci

Amplified by Tara Kelly

Family by Micol Ostow

Tracked by Jenny Martin

The Storyteller by Antonia Michaelis, translated by Miriam Debbage

Relativity by Cristin Bishara

Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach

Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill

How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon

Light It Up by Kekla Magoon

The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina

Juvenile in Justice by Richard Ross

Girls in Justice by Richard Ross

Hit by Delilah S. Dawson

Proxy by Alex London

Blood and Salt by Kim Liggett

The Wells End by Seth Fishman

Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Code Talker by by Joseph Bruchac

After the Fall by Kate Hart

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

The Night Wanderer by Drew Hayden Taylor

#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale

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Gentle Trolling Oct 30, 2019

Kelly and guest host Amanda Nelson talk about crossover reads, as well as their Swiss Army YA recommendations.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Blind Date With A Book, Penguin Random House Audio, and A Map of Days by Ransom Riggs.

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SHOW NOTES

Publishers Weekly "Best of 2019" YA books

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

The Pretty One by Keah Brown

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

A Prayer for Travelers by Ruchika Tomar

Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes

The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson

Markswoman by Rati Mehrotra

The Newcomers by Helen Thorpe

Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler

Black Enough edited by Ibi Zoboi

Pan's Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Audacity by Melanie Crowder

The Summoner (series) by Taran Matharu

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Being Petty Is An Important Reason To Read Oct 16, 2019

Kelly and Eric talk about the return of vampires and go deep into YA book cover trends for 2020.

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SHOW NOTES

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby

I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi

Infinity Son by Adam Silvera

The Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay

Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds

"Denton Little's Death Date" and Snap TV

"YA Vampire Stories Are Back"

Vampires Never Get Old edited by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie Parker

The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh

Slay Like A Girl: Ditch The Demons and Be Your Own Hero by Micol Ostow

Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston

Slayer by Kiersten White

Chosen by Kiersten White

Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner

The House of Night by PC and Kristin Casts

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang

Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland

Anna K. by Jenny Lee

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova

We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal

Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar (Goodreads link)

We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon

Zara Houssain Is Here by Sabina Kahn

The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert (Goodreads link)

Salty Bitter Sweet by Mayra Cuevas

You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

We Used to be Friends by Amy Spalding

Yes No Maybe So by Aisha Saeed and Becky Albertalli

A Love Hate Thing by Whitney D. Grandison

When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey

All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban

One Of Us Is Next by Karen McManus

Jane Anonymous by Laura Faria Stolarz

Clique Bait by Ann Valett

You’re Next by Kylie Schachte

This Train Is Being Held by Ismée Amiel Williams

What Kind of Girl by Alyssa Scheinmel

The Feminist Agenda of Jemima Kincaid by Kate Hattemer

Four Days of You and Me by Miranda Kenneally

Freaky in Fresno by Laurie Boyle Crompton

Miss You Love You Hate You Bye by Abby Sher

Little Universes by Heather Demetrios

Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin

A Map From Here to There by Emery Lord

We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul

The Night of Your Life by Lydia Sharp

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez

The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkowski

The Serpent’s Curse by Lisa Maxwell (Goodreads link)

Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters (Goodreads link)

The Mall by Megan McCafferty

Camp by Lev AC Rosen

Redemption Prep by Samuel Miller

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Our Comics and YA Crossover Wishlists Oct 02, 2019

Eric and Jenn talk about speculative YA, and their wishlists for YA writers who should take on comic characters.

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SHOW NOTES

Slay by Brittney Morris

Far From Home: Peter and Ned’s Ultimate Travel Journal by Preeti Chhibber

Sorted by Jackson Bird

Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria

The Bone Witch Series by Rin Chupeco (tw: homophobia, transphobia)

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White (tw: domestic abuse, harm to children)

His Hideous Heart, edited by Dahlia Adler

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

Mirror in the Sky by Aditi Khorana

Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee

Wayward (Jim Zub, Steven Cummings, John Rauch), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex)

She-Hulk, SL Huang (Cas Russell series)

Thor, FC Yee (Rise of Kyoshi, Epic Crush of Genie Lo)

Wasp, Kristin Cashore (Graceling Series, Jane, Unlimited)

Storm, L.L McKinney (A Blade So Black)

Jubilee, Lydia Kang (Control)

Shazam, Nikki Barthelmess (The Quiet You Carry)

Teen Cable, Emily Skrutskie (The Abyss Surrounds Us)

Iceman, Shaun David Hutchinson (We Are The Ants)

Marvel 1602, Marvel 1872, etc., Ruta Sepetys, Stacey Lee, Erin Bowman

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Class Projects About Chlamydia Sep 18, 2019

Kelly and Eric talk about YA book-writing duos then highlight some of the fall titles that are falling under the radar — but shouldn’t.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Mystery Giveaway, Libro.fm, and Penguin Random House Audio’s Frankly In Love by David Yoon.

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SHOW NOTES

Spell Hacker by M.K. England

The Disasters by M.K. England

Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall

David Levithan’s books

Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan

Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite

Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen

Zenith by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings

Yes No Maybe So by Aisha Saeed and Becky Albertalli

Illuminae by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman

When You Get the Chance by Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson

The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah

The Liars of Mariposa Island by Jennifer Matthieu

The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey

The Boy and Girl Who Broke The World by Amy Reed

When the Stars Lead to You by Ronni Davis

Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebele-Henry

Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

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Welcome To College: Death Comes For Us All Sep 04, 2019

Kelly and Eric talk about YA books that’d make great picks for college freshman to prepare for their school lives, then scream about their huge fall YA TBR lists.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Mystery Giveaway, Have A Little Faith In Me by Sonia Hartl, andCrown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutheford.

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SHOW NOTES

Rebel Girls by Elizabeth Keenan

Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

SSR Podcast

Jackpot by Nic Stone

American Panda by Gloria Chao

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

Finding Felicity by Stacy Kade

Wrecked by Maria Padian

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Final Draft by Riley Redgate

Quiet by Susan Cain

“Why YA Needs More Quitters”

The Stars and The Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

How to Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau

Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall

Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo

Who Put This Song On? By Morgan Parker

Tarnished Are the Stars by Rosiee Thor

Timekeeper by Tara Sim

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis

Wild Life: Dispatches From A Childhood of Baboons and Button Downs by Keena Roberts

I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi

Our Wayward Fate by Gloria Chao

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Extra Credit: It's Ok If You Don't Love Me by Norma Klein Aug 28, 2019

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Complicated Trips To Other Planets Aug 21, 2019

Kelly and Eric celebrate their 50th episode and 2nd podcast anniversary with 50 rapid-fire backlist YA recommendations.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant, and The Undoing of Thistle Tate by Katelyn Detweiler.

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SHOW NOTES

Note: Kelly was incorrect about the book from the creator of Younger. It was the book from the creator of The Bold Type.

Hero by Perry Moore

Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier

Proxy by Alex London

The After Life by Daniel Ehrenhaf

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

All That I Can Fix by Crystal Chan

Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught

Apple In The Middle by Dawn Quigley

The New Guy by Amy Spalding

Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert

Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy

Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Tyrell by Coe Booth

This Is Not a Test by Courtney Summers

Frost by Marianna Baer

500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate

When I Was The Greatest by Jason Reynolds

172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad

Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Fake ID by Lamar Giles

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton

Three Day Summer by Sarvenaz Tash

Something Like Normal by Trish Doller

This Impossible Light by Lily Myers

The Borden Murders by Sarah Miller

Dream Country by Shannon Gibney

A Season of Daring Greatly by Ellen Emerson White

Control by Lydia Kang

Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon

An Infinite Number of Parallel Universe by Randy Ribay

The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

Wrecked by Maria Padian

Up To This Pointe by Jennifer Longo

The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork

We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Heartbeats of Wing Jones by Katherine Webber

Dueled by Elsie Chapman

The Secret of a Heart Note by Stacey Lee

The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy by Kate Hattemer

The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova

The Sound of Us by Ashley Poston

The Truth Commission by Susan Juby

Through The Woods by Emily Carroll

Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow by Faiza Guene

The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky

The Waking Dark by Robin Wasserman

Hog Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

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Exta Credit: MOM, THE WOLFMAN, AND ME by Norma Klein Aug 14, 2019

Kelly and special guest Brandy Colbert talk about Norma Klein’s Mom, The Wolfman, and Me, well-rendered non-traditional family dynamics, city life for 11-year-olds, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

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SHOW NOTES

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

Mom, The Wolfman, and Me by Norma Klein

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Every 90s Teen Movie Ever Aug 07, 2019

Kelly and guest host Tirzah Price talk about 2019’s queer YA offerings and dive deep into the full-names-in-book-titles trend.

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SHOW NOTES

The Lifeboat Clique by Kathy Parks

Hungry Hearts edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Amelia Westlake Was Never Here by Erin Gough

The Stars And The Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

Shatter the Sky by Rebecca Kim Wells

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Kahn

Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi

The Griefkeeper by Alexandra Villasante

Kiss Number 8 by Colleen AF Venable and Ellen T. Crenshaw

Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson

All The Things We Do In The Dark by Saundra Mitchell

Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau

Of Ice and Shadows by Audrey Coulthurst

Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner

The Confusion of Laurel Graham by Adrienne Kisner

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

How to Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters

Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary O’Connell-Valero

The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding

The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie

The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera

The New David Espinoza by Fred Aceves

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48.5 NO MORE SATURDAY NIGHTS by Norma Klein Jul 31, 2019

Kelly digs into No More Saturday Nights, the lack of teen fathers in YA, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

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Show Notes:

No More Saturday Nights by Norma Klein

Kirkus Review

Hey YA Extra Credit schedule

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I Don't Want To Go To Murder Island, Ok? Jul 24, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about vacations from hell and then share ghost stories to be enjoyed on said vacations.

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Show Notes:

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

Sawkill Girls by Claire LeGrand

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

And We’re Off by Dana Schwartz

Guy In Your MFA Twitter

Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

Love and Other Train Wrecks by Leah Konen

The Devil and Winnie Flynn by Micol Ostow

Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Ten by Gretchen McNeil

Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard

With Malice by Eileen Cook

Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

Conspiracy of Us by Maggie C. Hall

This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki

Lumberjanes

We Speak in Storms by Natalie Lund

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

A Room Away From The Wolves by Nova Ren Suma

Shutter by Courtney Alameda

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Kate Alender

Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwabb

Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega

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#47.5: BREAKING UP by Norma Klein Jul 17, 2019

Kelly and special guest Tom Ryan talk about Norma Klein’s Breaking Up, progressive representation of queer couples, toxic adults, and more in this Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

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Show Notes:

Keep This To Yourself by Tom Ryan

Breaking Up by Norma Klein

Hey YA Extra Credit schedule

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I Cried Waiting For My Pizza Today Jul 10, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about trends in YA this year they’ve seen, as well as offer up some cool reading for summer and hot reading for winter.

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Show Notes

Slay by Brittney Morris

The Shipby Antonia Honeywell

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

Family Secrets by Norma Klein

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Across The Universe by Beth Revis

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Nyxia by Scott Reitgen

A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan

Love From A to Z by SK Ali

The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

Bright Burning Stars by AK Small

Let’s Go Swimming On Doomsday by Natalie C. Andersno

When The Ground is Hard by Malla Nunn

Dear Haiti With Love by Maika and Maritza Moulite in Haiti

The Things She’s Seen by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina

Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo

Rebel Seoul and Rogue Heart by Axie Oh

Bloody Seoul by Sonia Patel

Avatar: The Last Airbender by FC Yee

His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler

It’s A Whole Spiel edited by Laura Silverman and Katherine Locke

Rural Voices edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter

Black Enough edited by Ibi Zoboi

Color Outside The Lines edited by Sangu Mandanna

Blood and Salt by Kim Liggett

Trapped by Michael Northrop

The Well’s End by Seth Fishman

Notes From My Captivity by Kathy Parks

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Wintersong by S Jae-Jones

Blankets by Craig Thompson

Essex County by Jeff Lemire

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#46.5: Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein Jul 03, 2019

Kelly talks about Norma Klein’s Love Is One Of The Choices, immature adult figures, and student-teacher relationships in the third Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

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Show Notes:

Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein

Hey YA Extra Credit schedule

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#46: Suzanne Collins OWNS The Mountain Jun 26, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about their favorite YA books of the year so far, highlight 2019 YA comics, and scream about the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.

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Shownotes:

“Untitled Panem Novel”

We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Slay by Brittney Morris

I’m Not Dying With You Tonight by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones

Love Is One Of The Choices by Norma Klein

We Set The Dark On Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Rayne and Delilah’s Midnight Matinee by Jeff Zentner

Heroine by Mindy McGinnis

Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay

Black Enough edited by Ibi Zoboi

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Rosemary Valero O’Connell

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Bloom by Kevin Panetta

I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll

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#45.5: Family Secrets by Norma Klein Jun 19, 2019

Kelly talks about Norma Klein’s Family Secrets, problematic weight stuff, and childish adults on the second Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

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Show Notes:

Kirkus Review of Family Secrets (scroll down — linking directly takes you to an entirely different book called Family Secrets).

Family Secrets by Norma Klein

Hey YA Extra Credit schedule

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45: I'm Not Stephen King's Publicist Jun 12, 2019

Kelly and special guest Sarah Dessen talk about teen life today, how YA has grown and changed in the last two decades, and what “strong female characters” means.

This episode is sponsored by All The Books, Where You End and I Begin by Preston Norton, from Disney Publishing Worldwide and Amazon Publishing.

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Show Notes

The Rest of the Storyby Sarah Dessen

Netflix options Sarah Dessen novels for adaptation

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Little Fires Everywhere by Celest Ng

It by Stephen King

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Cut by Patricia McCormick

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Slay by Brittney Morris

Sixteen by Megan McCafferty

A Summer to Die by Lois Lowry

Ash by Malinda Lo

Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers

A Billion for Boris by Mary Rodgers

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

With The Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

On Writing by Stephen King

For listeners itching to know more about the authors we dove into, you’ll do well looking up books by Jacqueline Woodson, Walter Dean Myers, Julie Anne Peters, David Levithan, Neal Schusterman, Jennifer Smith, and Deb Caletti.

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Extra Credit: Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein Jun 05, 2019

Kelly talks about Norma Klein’s Domestic Arrangements, manipulative adults, and teen love on the first Hey YA: Extra Credit episode.

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Show Notes:

Kirkus Review of Domestic Arrangements

Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein

Hey YA Extra Credit schedule

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#44: I'm Not The Teen Who Makes It To The Epilogue May 29, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about abortion and reproductive rights in YA, highlight summer reads (and not in the way you imagine), and share their summer TBRs.

This episode is sponsored by Audible, Birthday by Meredith Russo, and BookCon.

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Show Notes

Domestic Arrangements by Norma Klein

Let Me Hear A Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson

The Exact Opposite of Okay by Laura Steven

Way To Go by Tom Ryan

We Hunt the Flame by Hasfah Faizel

Feral Youth by Shaun David Hutchinson

Eve of Man by Giovanna Fletcher and Tom Fletcher

I Know It’s Over by CK Kelly Martin

Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert

With The Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

Bright Burning Stars by AK Small

Ask Me How I Got Here by Christine Hepperman

Aftercare Instructions by Bonnie Pipkin

Things I Can’t Forget by Miranda Kenneally

The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

What Every Girl Should Know: Margaret Sanger’s Journey by J. Albert Mann

Salt by Hannah Moskowitz

The Prince of Venice Beach by Blake Nelson

The Trouble with Destiny by Lauren Morrill

The Lake Effect by Erin McCahan

The Sandcastle Empire by Kayla Olson

How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox

The Lifeboat Clique by Kathy Parks

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

The Sound of Us by Ashley Poston

Start Here by Trish Doller

Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel José Older

We Speak In Storms by Natalie Lund

I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest

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#43: Precious Plant Nurturing Boys May 15, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about teens who love gardens and the outdoors, as well as the wave of excellent YA books about music hitting shelves this year.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lost Coast by Amy Rose Capetta, and Again, But Better by Christina Riccio.

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Show Notes

Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson

I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

The Girl You Thought I Was by Rebecca Phillips

Switchback by Danika Stone

A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

Secret of a Heart Note by Stacey Lee

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popovic

Lost Stars by Lisa Selin Davis

Blight by Alexandra Duncan

Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore

Dan vs. Nature by Don Calame

“The Heartland Trilogy” by Chuck Wendig

Spin by Lamar Giles

On The Come Up by Angie Thomas

Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson

In The Key of Nira Ghani by Natasha Deen

Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo

Impossible Music by Sean Williams

You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn

Night Music by Jenn Marie Thorne

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#42: A Penchant For Beheading Shoplifters May 01, 2019

Eric, Kelly, and special guest Alyssa Wees talk about debut YA novels, dark fairy tales, and haunted billboards.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Lovely And The Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and TBR from Book Riot.

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Show Notes:

The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees

White Rose by Kip Wilson

Bright Burning Stars by AK Small

Gravemaidens by Kelly Coon

Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett

I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Phillipe

The Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds

We Set The Dark On Fire by Tehlor May Meija

The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes

Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

Spectacle by Jodie Lynn Zdrok

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin Craig

I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest

The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan

You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn

The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Starfish by Akemi Bowman

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X. R. Pan

Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke

The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

Ash by Malinda Lo

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter

Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt

Wintersong by S Jae Jones

Hunted and Sherwood by Meagan Spooner

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#41: Everyone Dies At The Dance Apr 17, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about YA prom stories and great verse novels for National Poetry Month.

This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Never-Contented Things by Sarah Porter, and BookCon.

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Show Notes:

There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon

We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan

With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Destroy All Monsters by Sam J Miller

#YAGoesToProm Tweets:

Prom Nights from Hell edited by Meg Cabot

21 Proms edited by David Levithan

The Anti-Prom by Abby McDonald

The Last Best Story by Maggie Lehrman

The Prom-Goer’s Interstellar Excursion by Chris McCoy

The Night of Your Life by Lydia Sharp

Deacon Locke Went to Prom by Brian Katcher

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

The Inside of Out by Jennifer Thorne

Promposal by Rhonda Helms

Leah On The Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Bliss by Lauren Myracle

Tessa Masterson Will Go To Prom by Emily Franklin

Secret Heart by Danielle Drager

White Rose by Kip Wilson

Family by Micol Ostow

The Language of Fire: Joan of Arc Reimagined by Stephanie Hemphill

The Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Elliott

I Felt a Funeral in my Brain by Wil Walton

In Paris with You by Clementine Beauvais

500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario

Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lita Judge

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#40: The Corn Uprising Apr 03, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about climate fiction and YA books set all around the world.

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Show Notes:

SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson

Pointe by Brandy Colbert

“Kidlit These Days” podcast

Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn

Ruse by Cindy Pon

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

After The Snow by SD Crockett

Orleans by Sherri L. Smith

Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman

Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

It’s Getting Hot In Here by Bridget Heos

Under the Empyrean Sky by Chuck Wendig

The Sandcastle Empire by Kayla Olson

Empty by Suzanne Weyn

Breathe by Sarah Crossan

The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher

Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari

The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

Burn Out by Kristi Helvig

The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

Timekeeper by Tara Sim

Up To This Pointe by Jennifer Longo

Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill

I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn

Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus

A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena

If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

Notes From My Captivity by Kathy Parks

A Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

Want by Cindy Pon

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#39: Gritty, The Gritty YA Novel Mar 20, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about YA adaptations of all stripes and share their spring YA TBRs.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Iliad by Gareth Hinds, and Chicken Girl by Heather Smith from Penguin Teen Canada.

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Show Notes:

Hungry Hearts edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond

It’s a Whole Spiel edited by Katherine Locke and Lauren Silverman

This Time Will Be Different by Misa Sigiura

The Weight Of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

I Don’t Want To Be Crazy by Samantha Shultz

Parkland by David Cullen

The Shadow Queen by CJ Redwine

A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan

Hunted by Meagan Spooner

Sherwood by Meagan Spooner

The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell

I, Claudia by Mary McCoy

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Ash by Malinda Lo

Blanca and Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly

Splintered by AG Howard

His Hideous Heart edited by Dahlia Adler

A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney

A Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh

Ordinary Girls by Blair Thornburgh

Bookish Boyfriends: The Boy Next Door by Tiffany Schmidt

With The Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Forward Me Back to You by Mitali Perkins

Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert

All Of Us With Wings by Michelle Ruiz Keil

We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan

Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo

Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson

There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon

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#38: Death Metal Songs You Can Slow Dance To Mar 06, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about the YA books they’ve read that no one else has read and highlight a wealth of excellent teen books to read for Women’s History Month.

This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, An Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley, and Flatiron Books.

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Show Notes:

Amy Poehler taking Moxie to Netflix

The Art of Losing by Lizzy Mason

Internment by Samira Ahmed

Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

Meet Me Here by Bryan Bliss

Calling My Name by Liara Tamani

Talker 25 by Joshua McCune

His Own Where by June Jordan

Autofocus by Lauren Gibaldi

Celine by Brock Cole

Toxic by Lydia Kang

The Island by Olivia Levez

Burn Out by Kristi Helvig

Since You Asked by Maurene Goo

Red Hood by Elana K. Arnold

Ginger Snaps

Here We Are: Feminism For The Real World edited by Kelly Jensen

Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future by A.S. King:

SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson

All the Rage by Courtney Summers

We Set The Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Period Power by Nadya Okamoto

The Duff by Kody Keplinger

Votes for Women! By Winifred Conkling

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#36: The Backstreet Boys Have A New Album, Guys Feb 06, 2019

Eric and Kelly offer up book recommendations when you don’t want to read a love story for Valentine’s Day, then they share awesome YA gift ideas for your Galentine.

This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s TBR, The Me I Meant to Be and HMH Teen, and The Deceivers.

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Show Notes:

Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus

Contagion by Erin Bowman

A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

A Place for Wolves by Kosoko Jackson

Jackaby by William Ritter

Spin by Lamar Giles

You’re Welcome Universe by Whitney Gardner

Wildlife by Fiona Wood

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

Odd One Out by Nic Stone

Just Visiting by Dahlia Adler

Always Forever Maybe by Anica Mrose Rissi

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum

A Room Away From The Wolves by Nova Ren Suma

Sadie by Courtney Summers

This Land Is Our Land: A History of American Immigration by Linda Barrett Osborne

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Dumplin‘ by Julie Murphy

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

You Don’t Have To Like Me by Alida Nugent

Fireworks by Katie Cotungo

SHOUT by Laurie Halse Anderson

Great by Sara Benincasa

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung

A Heart In A Body In The World by Deb Caletti

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#35: Mystery, Mystery, Murder, Murder Jan 23, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about their reading resolutions past, present, and mostly failed, as well as highlight an array of excellent sophomore YA novels.

This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot, King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo and the Grishaverse, and The Avon Kisscon Weekend Affair.

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Show Notes:

“Why this YA book’s dedication is going viral”

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Kahn

Tell Me Everything by Sarah Enni

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu

Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao

On The Come Up by Angie Thomas

Here We Are Now by Jasmine Warga

Notes From My Captivity by Kathy Parks

The Lifeboat Clique by Kathy Parks

Invisible Fault Lines by Kristin Paige-Madonia

Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

The Arsonist by Stephanie Oakes

Rotters by Daniel Kraus

The Looking Glass by Janet McNally

That Thing We Call A Heart by Sheba Karim

With The Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

Internment by Samira Ahmed

Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera

Oasis by Katya de Beccera

Girl Gone Viral by Arvin Ahmadi

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#34: Swoony Robots Jan 09, 2019

Eric and Kelly talk about perfect books for tackling genre-related YA book resolutions and share their winter TBRs.

This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal from Book Riot and The Similars by Rebecca Hanover.

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Show notes

Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen

Ruse by Cindy Pon

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

“A Reader’s Moving Checklist”

Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

Loving Vs. Virginia by Patricia Hruby Powell

Dream Country by Shannon Gibney

Traitor Angels by Anne Blankman

Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist

A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

Adaptation and Inheritance by Malinda Lo

We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Tracked by Jenny Martin

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Frost by Marianna Baer

Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics

The Devil and Winnie Flynn by Micol Ostow

Blood & Salt by Kim Liggett

This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers

Shutter by Courtney Alameda

A Heart In A Body in the World by Deb Caletti

Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

You’re Welcome Universe by Whitney Gardner

I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson

The New Guy (And Other Senior Year Distractions) by Amy Spalding

Relish by Lucy Knisley

Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara Saedi

Unpresidented by Martha Brockenbough

Queer, There, & Everywhere by Sarah Prager

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

A Thousand Sisters by Elizabeth Wein

Black Enough edited by Ibi Zoboi

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#33: Dolly Parton, Patron Saint of YA Dec 12, 2018

Eric and Kelly reflect on the biggest YA stories of the year, highlight some great YA memoirs (& memoirs they’d like to see), and talk about some of their personal reading habits.

Hey YA is sponsored by the Book Riot Read Harder Journal, Once a King and HMH Teen, and the True Story giveaway.

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Show Notes:

Pulp by Robin Talley

On The Come Up by Angie Thomas

Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Ruse by Cindy Pon

Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Tweak by Nic Sheff

Dear Evan Hansen

Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson

Not All Boys Are Blue by George M. Johnson

Warhead: The True Story of One Teen Who Almost Saved the World by Jeff Henigson

Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson

Body Talk edited by Kelly Jensen

“How libraries discriminate against undocumented children” by Erika L. Sanchez

Black Enough edited by Ibi Zoboi

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#32: Olds Like Us Nov 28, 2018

Eric and Kelly pack your gift-giving itineraries and your TBRs with YA books.

Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Dragonshadow by Elle Katharine White, and So Done by Paula Chase.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig by Don Zolidis

Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Paperback Crush by Gabrielle Moss

Need by Joelle Charbonneau

A Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall

Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys Dayton

The Princess and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

Black Wings Beating by Alex London

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

Replica by Lauren Oliver

A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan

Bad Taste in Boys by Carrie Harris

Relativity by Cristin Bishara

Deadly by Julie Chibbaro

Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein

Ivory and Bone by Julie Eshbaugh

The Chronal Engine by Greg Leitich Smith

A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole

Anger Is A Gift by Mark Oshiro

Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles

I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

I Believe In A Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo

The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You by Lily Anderson

The Summer of Jordi Perez (And The Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding

Save The Date by Morgan Matson

Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

Your Robot Dog Will Die by Arin Greenwood

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Modern Herstory by Blair Imani

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#31: Pterodactly Boyfriend, Again Nov 14, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about the Goodreads Choice awards in YA (and the lack of nonfiction for young readers), this year’s Best Of lists so far, and highlight funny YA books and what it is that makes for good humor.

Sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Roar and the Magnetic Collection at Lion Forge, and Easy Prey by Catherine Lo from Amulet Books and PiqueBeyond.

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Show Notes:

Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Not A Drop To Drink by Mindy McGinnis

Riverland by Fran Wilde

Updraft by Fran Wilde

Publishers Weekly “Best Of YA” 2018

Goodreads Choice (two rounds after our conversation, natch!)

The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke

Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke

On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

All the Little Lights by Jamie McGuire

Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett

Life Like by Jay Kristoff’

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

What If It’s Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli

All of This is True by Lydia Day Penaflor

Hot Pterodactyl Boyfriend by Alan Cumyn

The Summer of Jordi Perez (And The Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding

We Regret To Inform You by Ariel Kaplan

Learning to Swear in America by Katie Kennedy

Here To Stay by Sara Farizan

I Believe In A Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo

Brooding YA Hero by Carrie Ann DiRisio

The Lake Effect by Erin McCahan

American Panda by Gloria Chao

My So-Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate

Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe by Preston Norton

Save The Date by Morgan Matson

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#29: Perfect For Fans of Magic Mike Oct 17, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about recent YA releases that you may have missed, great explorations of friendship in YA, and highlight some 2019 titles to get on your radar.

Sponsored by The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig, Lost Soul Be At Peace by Maggie Thrash, and Flatiron Books and Legendary by Stephanie Garber.

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Show Notes:

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Bonnie and Clyde by Karen Blumenthal

The Quiet You Carry by Nikki Barthelmess

Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

Nightingale by Amy Lukavics

American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott

Someone Like Me: How An Undocumented Girl Fought For Her American Dream by Julissa Arce

500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario (Related: “Gabrielle Union acquires rights“)

Analee, In Real Life by Janelle Milanes

The Victoria in My Head by Janelle Milanes

An Assassin’s Guide to Love & Treason by Virginia Boecker

Wildlife by Fiona Wood

Over You by Amy Reed

“What about intersectionality and female friendship in YA?” by Brandy Colbert

Since You Asked by Maurene Goo

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

We’ll Fly Away by Bryan Bliss

Burn for Burn (series) by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) by LC Rosen

Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson

Chasing Shadows by Swati Avasthi

Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, et al.

Exit, Pursued by a Bear by EK Johnston

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds

Teeth in the Mist by Dawn Kurtagich

Ruse by Cindy Pon

Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard by Alex Bertie

Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

Symptoms of a Heartbreak by Sona Charaipotra

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert

Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan

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#28: Can We Even Say That Word? Oct 03, 2018

Eric and Kelly dive into the big, wide world of YA anthologies and shout about excellent YA books from small and indie presses.

Hey YA is sponsored by Confessions of a Teenage Leper by Ashley Little, Vesuvian Books, and Flatiron Books, publishers of Unstoppable Moses by Tyler James Smith.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

Black Enough by Ibi Zoboi

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

Odd One Out by Nic Stone

Sawkill Girls by Claire LeGrande

A Thousand Sisters by Elizabeth Wein

(Don't) Call Me Crazy edited by Kelly Jensen

Kirkus Prize Finalists

Toil and Trouble edited by Jessica Spotswood and Tess Sharpe

Fresh Ink by Lamar Giles

Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America edited by Amy Reed

My True Love Gave to Me and Summer Days & Summer Nights edited by Stephanie Perkins

Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures edited by Mitali Perkins

Meet Cute

Slasher Girls and Monster Boys edited by April Genevieve Tucholke

1968: Today’s Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change edited by Marc Aronson and Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Trust Your Name by Tim Tingle

The Girl with the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke

Running With Lions by Julian Winters

The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie

Girls Resist! By KaeLyn Rich

Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee

Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery by Mary Amato

Spliced by Jon McGoran

Girls on the Line by Jennie Liu

Home & Away by Candice Montgomery

Timekeeper by Tara Sim

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#27: Oh, and Zombies Sep 19, 2018

Eric, Kelly, and special guest Patrick Flores talk about YA road trip novels, this year's National Book Award long list titles in Young People's Literature, and highlight a wealth of YA reads for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sponsored by TBR, Kens by Raziel Reed, and Grim Lovelies by Megan Shepherd from HMH.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott

Darius The Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

Agony House by Cherie Priest and Tara O’Connor

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

All That’s Left by Carrie Arcos

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

National Book Awards long list for Young People's Literature

The Watsons go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis

Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Mariam Sharma Hits The Road by Sheba Karim

Saving June by Hannah Harrington

The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes by Randy Ribay

The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour

The After Life by Daniel Ehrenhaft

We Were Here by Matt de la Pena

Going Bovine by Libba Bray

Seeing off the Johns by Rene S. Perez

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez

All The Wind in the World by Samantha Mabry

A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry

Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

The Memory of Light by Francisco X Stork

Bordertown by Eric M. Esquival and Ramon Villalobos

The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova

Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez

Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood by Benjamin Alire Saenz

Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older

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#26: What Do You Get Your Podcast Partner On The First Anniversary? Sep 05, 2018

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#25: Are You Or Someone You Know Suffering From Romance? Aug 22, 2018

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 read before the summer ends.

Sponsored by Seafire by Natalie C. Parker and Book Riot Insiders.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall

American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott

Foreshadow YA

Fresh Ink by Lamar Giles

Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner

The dick soap thing

To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

Behind The Scenes by Dahlia Adler

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

Summer of Supernovas by Darcy Woods

Everything Leads To You by Nina LaCour

The Trouble with Destiny by Lauren Morrill

The New Guy (And Other Senior Year Distractions) by Amy Spalding

Three Sides of a Heart by Natalie C. Parker

Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein

Adaptation and Inheritance by Malinda Lo

Loop by Karen Akins

Through To You by Emily Hainsworth

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E Smith

Prison Island: A Graphic Memoir by Colleen Frakes

Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson

In Real Life by Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World by Bryan O’Malley

Paper Girls by Bryan Lee O’Malley

Through The Woods by Emily Carroll

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

Here to Stay by Sara Farizan

Wrong In All The Right Ways by Tiffany Brownlee

See All the Stars by Kit Frick

Contagion by Erin Bowman

Bonnie and Clyde: Making of a Legend by Karen Blumenthal

Proud: Young Readers Edition by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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Episode 23: Dark Playtime Stuff Jul 25, 2018

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#22: Hatchet Harder Jul 11, 2018

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 YA tie-in books to popular movies and television.

Sponsored by The Edge of Over There by Shawn Smucker and The Art of Escaping by Erin Callahan.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

Notes From My Captivity by Kathy Parks

Up To This Pointe by Jennifer Longo

That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger

Pulp by Robin Talley

The Evolution of Claire by Tess Sharpe

Win $500 worth of the best YA books of 2018 so far

"Police Officers Challenge Books in South Carolina"

For Every One by Jason Reynolds

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Dare to Disappoint by Ozge Salmanci

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

How To Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less by Sarah Glidden

American Panda by Gloria Chao

This Land Is Our Land by Linda Barrett Osborne

The Female of the Species of Mindy McGinnis

All the Rage by Courtney Summers

Tradition by Brendan Kiely

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

Mean Girls by Micol Ostow

Who In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? by Rebecca Tinker

The Race to Chimney Rock by Jesse Wiley

Danger At The Haunted Gate by Jesse Wiley

Tyrell by Coe Booth

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#21: Teens and Tiny Houses Jun 27, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about their reading habits while traveling, what 2018 YA books you have missed so far this year and need to pick up ASAP, and offer up books that are itching for a great companion. Bonus: get ready to Book Club with Hey YA!

Hey YA is sponsored by Legendary by Stephanie Garber and Blood Will Out by Jo Treggiari.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) by LC Rosen

All That I Can Fix by Crystal Chan

What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole

The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary by NoNieqa Ramos

This Tiny Perfect World by Lauren Gibaldi

Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara Saedi

Ship It by Britta Lundin

Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist

Your Robot Dog Will Die by Arin Greenwood

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emma Carroll

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lita Judge

Everything Leads To You by Nina LaCour

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

The Lake Effect by Erin McCahan

Shipbreaker by Paulo Bacigalupi

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevado

Mirror in the Sky by Aditi Khorana

Tyrell by Coe Booth

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#20: Fathers You've Seen In 80s Movies Jun 13, 2018

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 wrap up the show talking about great adult characters they love in YA fiction.

Sponsored by Little Do We Know by Tamara Ireland Stone and Mariam Sharma Hits The Road by Sheba Karim, sponsored by Epic Reads.

Shownotes:

Here To Stayby Sara Farizan

Puddin' by Julie Murphy

Hull Metal Girls by Emily Skruskie

Habibi by Hadeel al-Massari and Nyala Ali

2018 BEA Editor's YA Buzz Titles

Publisher's Marketplace Buzz Titles

The Hate U Give release date

2018 Audie Award winners

Fallen Angelsseries by Walter Dean Myers

Sunrise Over Fallujahby Walter Dean Myers

I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios

Meet Me Here by Bryan Bliss

Things a Brother Knows by Dana Reinhardt

Rites of Passage by Joy N. Hensley

The Academy by Katie Sise

Something Like Normal by Trish Doller

The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson

Personal Effects by EM Kokie

In Honor by Jessi Kirby

"Awesome Older Adults in YA Literature" piece from 2017

Under the Mermaid Angel by Martha Moore

The Reece Malcolm Listand Ink Is Thicker Than Waterby Amy Spalding

I Believe in a Thing Called Loveand The Way You Make Me Feelby Maurene Goo

Little and Lionand Finding Yvonneby Brandy Colbert

Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls by Jessica Spotswood

This Tiny Perfect World by Lauren Gibaldi

Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here by Anna Breslaw

An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes by Randy Ribay

Mare's War by Tanita S. Davis

The Selection (series) by Kiera Cass

Brass by Xhenet Aliu

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

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#19: You’re in Space! Look At Some Stars! May 30, 2018

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.

Sponsored by Neanderthal Opens the Door To The Universe by Preston Norton and Monday’s Note Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson, presented by Epic Reads.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Mirage by Somiya Daud

Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Pena

I Stop Somewhere by TE Carter

"Twitter 10 years ago" search

Don't Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start The Conversation About Mental Health edited by Kelly Jensen

The Memory of Light by Francisco X Stork

The First Time She Drowned by Kerry Kletter

Crazy by Amy Reed

My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga

Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

This Impossible Light by Lily Myers

A World Without You by Beth Revis

When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez

Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley

Something Like Normal by Trish Doller

Life Inside My Mind edited by Jessica Burkhart

What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Burn for Burn (trilogy) by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

Tell Me No Lies by Adele Griffin

Here To Stay by Sara Farizan

Contagion by Erin Bowman

Our Stories Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America edited by Amy Reed.

Hullmetal Girls by Emily Skruskie

Jack of Hearts and Other Parts by Lev AC Rosen

The Unfortunates by Kim Liggett

Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott

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#18: A Low Grumbling Sound and Enough With Hatchet May 16, 2018

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, and offer up even more great YA by and about Asian Americans.

Sponsored by Furyborn by Claire LeGrand and Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Shownotes:

The Disturbed Girl's Dictionaryby NoNieqa Ramos

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

The Girl In The Grove by Eric Smith

Contagion by Erin Bowman

Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert

"How Young Adult Literature Blossomed With Teen Culture" article

Wildlife

The Distance Between Lost and Found by Kathryn Holmes

Valley Girls by Sarah Nicole Lemon

When I Am Through With You by Stephanie Kuehn

The Island

I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall

Lumberjanes

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman

You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandya Menon

Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by Keshni Kashyap and illustrated by Mari Araki

Chasing Shadows by Swati Avasthi

A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi

The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani DasGupta

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

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Bonus: Malinda Lo Recommends May 09, 2018

Please enjoy this bonus excerpt, courtesy of the Recommended podcast, featuring Malinda Lo recommending Sarah Waters' Tipping the Velvet.

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#17: The YA Reading Sandwich May 02, 2018

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 of great books to read in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Sponsored by Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny from KCP Loft and Bookish Boyfriends: A Date With Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt from Amulet.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show notes:

Honor Codeby Kiersi Burkhart

Down and Acrossby Arvin Ahmadi

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed

Written In The Starsby Aisha Saeed

The Red Balloon Bookshop

The Girl With The Red Balloonby Katherine Locke

Fountain Bookstore

Read Between The Lynes

Women and Children First

BBGB Books

Anderson's Bookshop

Wild Rumpus Books

Defining Thriller vs. Mystery

"Mourn The Fall of the Mall" by Sarah Kendzior

Gone Girlby Gillian Flynn

We Were Liarsby E. Lockhart

Pasadenaby Sherri L. Smith

A Line In The Darkby Malinda Lo

Stephanie Kuehn's books

Fake IDby Lamar Giles

Endangeredby Lamar Giles

Lois Duncan's unsolved mystery

Window by Amelia Brunskill

Sadie by Courtney Summers

Damage Done by Amanda Panitch

As Red as Blood by Salla Simukka

The Fever by Megan Abbott

Conversion by Katherine Howe

The Girl Who Fell by Shannon M. Parker

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo

Control by Lydia Kang

Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee

Want by Cindy Pon

The Girl From The Well by Rin Chupeco

American Panda by Gloria Chao

North Of Beautiful by Justina Chen

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie Dao

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

In Real Life by Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang

Picture Us In The Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate

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#16: Would You Say You Wolfed It Down? Apr 18, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about YA books in verse for National Poetry Month, dig into Frankenstein and why it has landed so well in the YA world, and highlight some of the titles on their spring TBR lists.

Sponsored by What The Night Sings By Vesper Stamper.

Hey YA is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and right here on Book Riot.

Show Notes:

Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L Davis

Here To Stay by Sara Farizan

A Room Away From The Wolves by Nova Ren Suma

Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

In Her Skin by Kim Savage

Last Seen Leaving and White Rabbit by Caleb Roehrig

15 book mystery giveaway!

100 Must-Read YA Books in Verse

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

The Watch That Ends the Night by Alan Wolfe

Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

Family by Micol Ostow

Bull by David Elliott

A Time To Dance by Padma Venkatraman

Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe

brown girl dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

40 Frankenstein Covers (the 2011 Puffin one, especially)

Hideous Love by Stephanie Hemphill

Man Made Boy by Jon Skovron

This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel

This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee

Boy Robot by Simon Curtis

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White

Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lita Judge

Bookish Boyfriends by Tiffany Schmidt

Puddin’ by Julie Murphy

From Twinkle with Love by Sandhya Menon

Ship It by Britta Lundin

Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

Last Summer of the Garrett Girls by Jessica Spotswood

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#15: Hot Pterodactyls Playing Baseball Apr 04, 2018

Eric and Kelly discuss the ways graphic novels and YA have excellent crossover appeal, consider why we don’t see enough animals in YA fiction, and round out the show talking about baseball (and books, obviously).

Sponsored by Rebel With A Cupcake by Anna Mainwaring from KCP Loft and Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne.

Show notes:

Reading Emergency Contact by Mary HK Choi

Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman

The Wicker King by K. Ancrum

Behind The Cover Design of The Wicker King

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll

Monster by Walter Dean Myers and Guy A. Sims

Giant Days by Non Pratt

Runaways by Christopher Golden

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Wire and Nerve by Marissa Meyer

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Uglies: Shay’s Story by Scott Westerfeld

Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan

Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Batman by Marie Lu

Miles Morales by Jason Reynolds

Wonder Woman by Leigh Bardugo

Squirrel Girl by Shannon and Dean Hale

Lumberjanes by Mariko Tamaki

Lois Lane: Fallout by Gwenda Bond

DC's new line of YA and Middle Grade comics

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova

North of Happy by Adi Alsaid

Relish by Lucy Knisley

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

March by John Lewis

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics

Where are the well-rounded animal characters?

Rotten by Michael Northrop

Your Robot Dog Will Die by Arin Greenwood

Endangered by Eliot Schrefer

Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri

The New Guy and Other Senior Year Distractions by Amy Spalding

Hot Pterodactyl Boyfriend by Alan Cumyn

See No Color by Shannon Gibney

A Season of Daring Greatly by Ellen Emerson White

Heart of a Champion, Painting the Black, and High Heat by Carl Deuker

Game Seven by Paul Volponi

Center Field by Robert Lipsyte

Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally

The Comeback Season by Jennifer E. Smith (and yes, Kelly knows what she said about Wrigley Field is wrong -- its history of NOT being named after a corporation is a big deal)

The historic Cubs win ESPN piece

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#14: Does Time Have Meaning? Mar 21, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about the latest diversity numbers in YA lit from the CCBC along with the #KidLitWomen discussions around the web, YA books about teen change makers, and wrap up with a look at some great books to read for Women’s History Month on feminism.

Sponsored by The Price Guide To The Occultby Leslye Walton and The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan.

Shownotes:

Finding Felicity by Stacey Kade

Down and Across by Arvin Ahmadi

The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood

2017 CCBC Diversity Stats for Children’s Books

CCBC Blog Post on 2017 #OwnVoices Children’s Books

#KidLitWomen Post Round-Up

Edi Campbele on Black Girl Economics in YA

Zetta Elliott’s 2017 MG and YA Titles By Black Authors

Little and Lion by Brandy Colbert

Akata Warriorby Nnedi Okorafor

Siege of Shadows by Sarah Raughley

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

Destroy All Cars by Blake Nelson

March trilogy by John Lewis

The Rock and the River duology by Kekla Magoon

This Side of Home by Reneé Watson

The Inside of Out by Jenn Marie Thorne

The Latte Rebellion by Sarah Jamila Stevenson

Hate List by Jennifer Brown

This Is How It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

Violent Ends edited by Shaun David Hutchinson

Shooter by Walter Dean Myers

That’s Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger

Underwater by Marisa Reichart

And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard

Audacity by Melanie Crowder

Badass Bygone Broads by Mackenzie Lee

Bumped and Thumped by Megan McCafferty

#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale

Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu

Exquisite Corpse by Penelope Bagieu

Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara Saedi

Wonder Women by Sam Maggs

Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs

Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World edited by Kelly Jensen

Girls in Justice by Richard Ross

Push Out: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School by Monique Morris

Girls Incarcerated (Netflix Streaming)

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#13: Sliding Into the YA Category's DMs Mar 07, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about this year’s slate of Norton Award titles and titles of years past, then dig into the differences between YA and middle grade, explore authors who write in both categories, and top it all off by highlighting YA with younger teen protagonists.

Sponsored by The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert and I Stop Somewhere by TE Carter.

Shownotes

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily XR Pan

The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk

The Norton Awards list

Alice Mary Norton (Andre Norton)

Exo by Fonda Lee

The Art of Starving by Sam J Miller

Want by Cindy Pon

September Girls by Bennett Madison

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older

Dirty Wings by Sarah McCarry

Love is the Drug by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future by AS King

Updraft by Fran Wilde

Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee

Fair Coin by Eugene Myers

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

So Done by Paula Chase

How To Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake

Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake

Shug by Jenny Han

A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold

What Girls Are Made Of by Elana K. Arnold

The Careful Undressing of Love by Corey Ann Haydu

The Rules for Stealing Stars by Corey Ann Haydu

The Someday Suitcase by Corey Ann Haydu

The Girl in the Well is Me by Karen Rivers

All That Was by Karen Rivers

Forever or a Long Long Time by Caela Carter

My Life With The Liars by Caela Carter

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

Solo by Kwame Alexander

Written In The Stars by Aisha Saeed

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed

The Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdoch

The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdoch

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Patina by Jason Reynolds

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

Peas and Carrots by Tanita S. Davis

A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck

Confessions of a High School Disaster: Chloe Snow’s Diary by Emma Chastain

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Maresi by Maria Turtschaninoff

Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel

Estrella’s Quinceanara by Malin Alegria

The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

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Ep. #12: If Judy Blume's Characters Had Tumblr Feb 21, 2018

Eric and Kelly discuss the big YA winners at this year’s Youth Media Awards and dig into the (very wrong) New York Times piece about the lack of sex in YA books. Sponsored by The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert and Class of 2K18.

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Ep. #11: Like The Fast & The Furious: FAMILY! Feb 07, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about the new think piece about the death of YA adaptations, highlight some excellent books from YA authors before they hit it big, and pick out some of their dream author imprints. Sponsored by Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia from Fierce Reads.

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Ep #10: YOWZA, it’s ADORBZ Jan 24, 2018

Eric and Kelly talk about love stories for YA readers, dig into the whys and hows of music and its power in YA lit, and offer up YA book recommendations for the Read Harder challenge. Sponsored by Love, Hate, and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed and The Love Letters of Abelard & Lily by Laura Creedle.

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Ep. #9: Sorry, But You're Old Jan 10, 2018

Eric and Kelly discuss YA books from 10 years ago, talk about some of the most eye-catching YA book covers hitting shelves this year, and then share the books they wish had seen more love in this year’s deluge of “most anticipated” lists. Sponsored by The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and by OwlCrate.

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Ep. #8: Say “Whoa” Like Keanu Reeves Jan 03, 2018

Eric and Kelly share YA titles you should read based on your New Year’s Resolutions, dig into a positive NPR piece on teens and reading YA dystopia, and highlight what’s at the top of their January TBR. Sponsored by Meet Cute from HMH Teen and The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak from Simon and Schuster.

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Ep. #7: The Gift That Keeps On Giving Dec 13, 2017

Eric and Kelly talk about the recent pulling of THE HATE U GIVE from a Texas school district, YA anthologies are worthwhile reads, and how to be the best book gifter you can be. Sponsored by The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo and The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo (nope, not a typo!).

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Ep. #6: Speaking of Shipwrecks... Nov 29, 2017

Eric and Kelly discuss alternate format YA books, under-the-radar 2017 reads, and talk about why 1997 was a great year in pop culture (with book recs, of course). Sponsored by Not Now, Not Ever by Lily Anderson from Wednesday Books and the Shadow & Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.

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Ep #5: Sad Man Books Nov 15, 2017

Eric and Kelly discuss YA books with older protagonists, dig into the first of this year’s “Best Of” lists, and highlight an upcoming online serial YA publication and other online spaces for reading YA short works. Sponsored by Turtles All The Way Down by John Green and OwlCrate.

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Ep. #4: Oh, The Youths! Nov 01, 2017

Eric and Kelly talk about Malinda Lo’s annual LGBTQ YA data count, dig into the problem of the media’s take on “suicide” as a “trend” in YA, and highlight the embarrassing stories behind some favorite YA author AOL Instant Messenger names of yore. Sponsored by Turtles All The Way Down by John Green and OwlCrate.

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Ep. #3: Are The Aliens Rich? Oct 18, 2017

Eric and Kelly share their tips and tricks for talking about YA with YA skeptics, talk about good and not-so-good "meets" pitches, and offer up YA horror recommendations. Sponsored by Sun Warrior by PC Cast from Wednesday Books

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Ep. #2: Whatever Happened To Tookie De La Creme? Oct 04, 2017

Eric and Kelly discuss YA authors who’ve successfully jumped genres, celebrity YA books, and dramatically read from Tyra Banks’s unfinished trilogy “Modelland.” Sponsored by Everything Must Go by Jenny Fran Davis from Wednesday Books, A Poison Dark and Drowning by Jessica Cluess from Random House, and Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust from Flatiron Books.

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Episode #1: Jeans Are Self-Cleaning Sep 20, 2017

Eric and Kelly talk about what makes a book a "YA" book, what they do and don't want to see in an all-female film adaptation of LORD OF THE FLIES, and then they rave about upcoming fall YA to pick up.

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Episode 0: I Like It When Books Do Weird Things Sep 02, 2017

Eric and Kelly talk about their first experiences reading YA and what adult authors they'd love to see pen a YA novel in this teaser episode of Hey YA.

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