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**Hey YA**

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

Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Enter to win Book Riot’s Reading the Stars with an Obvious State celestial print, notebook, and tote bundle through October 31st.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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