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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:

Extra Credit: Road Trippin' Jul 13, 2022

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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