Oct 8, 20251h 4m
Kelly and Erica look back on 8 years of Hey YA, highlighting their favorite (and messy!) YA moments, their most memorable episodes, and some YA books they think deserve more attention. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS...
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Hey YA
Hosted by Book Riot · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Hey YA about?
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.
Who hosts Hey YA?
Hey YA is hosted by Book Riot. The show has published 343 episodes to date.
What has Hey YA covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Cat’s Out of the Bag: This Is Our Last Episode" (8 October 2025, 64 minutes), "Colombo Had the Right Idea: Interviews with Author Mariko Tamaki, Illustrator Nicole Goux and Author Hannah V. Sawyerr" (24 September 2025, 73 minutes), and "That Was Extremely Libra of You: September's Best New YA Releases" (10 September 2025, 55 minutes).
How often does Hey YA publish?
Hey YA publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 343 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hey YA?
Booking probability for Hey YA is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hey YA requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hey YA's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hey YA?
The strongest fits for Hey YA are Artists, Writers & Performers. Hey YA has an arts audience.
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Book Riot hosts Hey YA, an arts podcast with 343 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 24, 20251h 13m
In the first half of this two-part episode, Erica goes back in time to the late '80s with Mariko Tamaki's and Nicole Goux's sapphic murder mystery This Place Kills Me. Next, Kelly Jensen speaks to Hannah V. Sawyerr...
- Sep 10, 202555 min
Kelly and Erica highlight the best of September's new YA books, including some feminist nonfiction, thrilling mysteries, goth-y fun, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even...
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All Thrills, No Chill: New YA Books for Spooky Season, Plus an Interview With Author Candace Fleming
Aug 27, 202558 minErica highlights some new YA genre-bending thrillers and Kelly talks with YA author Candace Fleming about her latest book, Death in the Jungle, as well as cults and YA nonfiction. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple...
- Aug 13, 202554 min
Kelly and Erica discuss the latest media they've been consuming and the YA books coming out in August that they're most excited about. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA...
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- Jul 30, 20251h 1m
Erica talks queer YA graphic novels you should read and Kelly speaks with author and activist Frederick Joseph. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations...
- Jul 16, 202558 min
Danika joins Kelly this week to talk about exciting new YA books that hit shelves in June and July, as well as to talk the best YA books of 2025 so far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To...
- Jul 2, 202552 min
Kelly talks with YA author L.M. Elliott about historical fiction, Watergate, and contemporary politics for teens. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and...
- Jun 18, 20251h 1m
We're revisiting a fantastic interview from earlier this year! Kelly talks with YA author and children’s literature champion Jason Reynolds about his career, writing the inner lives of teen boys, his favorite middle...
- Jun 4, 20251h 5m
It's a YA blast-from-the-past meets popular-still-for-a-reason this week. Kelly talks with E. Lockhart about the We Were Liars adaptation, and Erica talks with Rioter Danika Ellis about the 10th anniversary of Nimona...
- May 21, 20251h 7m
Erica goes over a nice mix of new YA books by AAPI authors, while Kelly has a great convo with Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia, authors of the new rom-com On Again, Awkward Again. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS...
- May 7, 20251h 14m
Erica shares a few new books to start the month off with. Then, we revisit a great past episode where Kelly and Erica discuss the first book of the super-popular 1980s/1990s series Sweet Valley High. We also find out...
- Apr 23, 20251h 16m
Erica gets into some cutesy/cozy YA books, and Kelly speaks to Huda Fahmy about her fictionalized memoir series. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and...
- Apr 9, 20251h 2m
Kelly and Erica discuss their most anticipated YA books coming out in April. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA...
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"Nothing Is Original" An Interview with Ava Reid — Plus New YA Graphic Novels to Read This Year
Mar 26, 20251h 3mErica gets into some new YA graphic novels that she's excited about, and Kelly interviews YA author Ava Reid about her latest release, the art of homage, and being a life-long Hunger Games fan. Subscribe to the podcast...
- Mar 12, 20251h 3m
Kelly and Erica share their picks for the best YA books coming out in March and get into a little adaptation news and horror. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and...
- Feb 26, 20251h 10m
Kelly and Erica discuss the first book of the super-popular 1980s/1990s series Sweet Valley High. We also find out who is more of a Jessica/Elizabeth. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get...
- Feb 19, 202547 min
Kelly talks with New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman about her new book, about the afterlife, and about the growth and evolution of YA as a category. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or...
- Feb 12, 202556 min
Kelly and Erica talk about the YA books out in February they're most excited about...and maybe a demon or two. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations...
- Jan 29, 20251h 4m
Kelly and Erica discuss a mega list of the best YA books of 2024, the romance bookstore boom of the last few years, and our current book club pick. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get...
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