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The First Black Queer YA novel Feb 23, 2022

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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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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

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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

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This week, Tirzah recommends two great YA fantasy novels inspired by the fairy tale The Wild Swans.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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