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Read Clean YA with CJ
Hosted by CJ Milacci · fiction · EN
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Read Clean YA with CJ is the podcast for teen and young adult readers who want to explore exciting worlds, deep themes, and epic stories -- without the objectionable content. Hosted by award-winning young adult author CJ Milacci
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What is Read Clean YA with CJ about?
Read Clean YA with CJ is the podcast for teen and young adult readers who want to explore exciting worlds, deep themes, and epic stories -- without the objectionable content. Hosted by award-winning young adult author CJ Milacci
Who hosts Read Clean YA with CJ?
Read Clean YA with CJ is hosted by CJ Milacci. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
What has Read Clean YA with CJ covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Adventure and Hope - Tim Shoemaker on Writing Authentic Stories for Young Readers" (23 July 2025, 38 minutes), "Piecing Together The Broken - Candace Kade's Augmented Finds Beauty in Brokenness" (9 July 2025, 30 minutes), and "Monsters and Mercy Collide in Lyndsey Lewellen's The Crier Stone" (25 June 2025, 26 minutes).
How often does Read Clean YA with CJ publish?
Read Clean YA with CJ publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 50 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Read Clean YA with CJ?
Booking probability for Read Clean YA with CJ is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Read Clean YA with CJ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Read Clean YA with CJ's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
CJ Milacci hosts Read Clean YA with CJ, a fiction podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 9, 202530 minS1In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, author Candace Kade discusses her Hybrid trilogy, the power of cultural authenticity in storytelling, and how brokenness can become beauty. For the full show notes...
Jun 25, 202526 minS1In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with C.J. Milacci, author Lyndsey Lewellen discusses her upcoming novel The Crier Stone, the power of storytelling to address deep spiritual themes, and her journey from...
Episode #46
Forgiveness, Faith, and Fire-Breathing Dragons - Inside Bryan Davis's "The Sacred Scales"
Jun 11, 202526 minS1In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, bestselling author Bryan Davis discusses his new novel The Sacred Scales, the power of sacrificial love in storytelling, and his journey from computer programmer to a...
May 28, 202527 minS0In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, bestselling author Bradley Caffee discusses his groundbreaking new science fiction novel Captive and how speculative fiction can tackle deep societal issues in unique...
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Episode #44
A Game-Changing Adventure - S.D. Smith's Kickstarter Brings Readers Into the Green Ember Universe
May 14, 202537 minS2S.D. Smith, the bestselling author beloved for his Green Ember series, is back with an exciting new project that is nothing short of game-changing...literally. Through his latest Kickstarter campaign, Smith is bringing...
- Apr 30, 202530 minS0
Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, where we explore clean, engaging books for teens and young adults. Today, we're diving into a conversation with Katherine Briggs about her latest fantasy novel and...
Apr 16, 2025—S0Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, where we explore clean, engaging books for teens and young adults. Today, we're diving into a conversation with L.E. Richmond about her latest dystopian novel.
Mar 31, 202531 minS2Join Read Clean YA with C.J. for this exciting conversation about wrapping up a series and connecting with readers through Kickstarter. Host C.J. Milacci and guest E.A. Hendryx share their experiences as they both...
Mar 19, 202534 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, where we explore clean, engaging books for teens and young adults. Today, we're diving into a fascinating conversation with Chuck Black, former F-16 fighter pilot and...
Mar 5, 202530 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J. Milacci, where we explore exciting worlds and epic stories suitable for teens and young adults. Today, we're diving into a fascinating conversation with Tricia...
Feb 19, 202526 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J. Milacci, where we dive into clean, thought-provoking books for teens and young adults. In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with debut author Angie...
Episode #37
Cajun Adventures and Family Values: Inside the World of C.P. Landry's Award-Winning Series
Feb 5, 202532 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J., featuring middle-grade author C.P. Landry, creator of the Cajun Kids Adventure series. Find the full episode show notes at ReadCleanYA.com
Jan 22, 202528 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J. Milacci, featuring middle-grade author Millie Florence discussing her upcoming fantasy novel, Beyond Mulberry Glen. A captivating tale filled with heartwarming...
Jan 8, 202526 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J., featuring debut author Abigail O'Bryan discussing her dark YA reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, Iron Rose. No Kiss Can Break This Curse. There is no future for...
Dec 18, 202424 minS2Welcome to a special episode recap of Read Clean YA with C.J., where host C.J. Milacci faced off against her niece Lily in an epic trivia challenge about the Talionis series, moderated by Ani. If you're a fan of...
Dec 4, 202426 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ! Today, we’re exploring the heartwarming world of middle-grade author Becca Wierwille and her Road Trip Rescue series. A heartwarming adventure for kids ages 8-12 with...
Nov 20, 202426 minS2Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J.! Today, we’re exploring the fantastical world of The Tunockian Chronicles with author Rayleigh Setser, who writes as RJ Setser with her husband Joshua. Three...
- Nov 7, 202429 minS2
Welcome to another exciting episode of Read Clean YA with C.J.! Today, we're exploring the fantastical world of The Orb and the Airship with author Jenelle Schmidt, whose love for storytelling began with her father's...
- Oct 23, 202440 minS2
Welcome to the Read Clean YA with C.J. podcast! In this episode, we dive into an enlightening interview with S.D. Smith, author of the million-plus selling Green Ember series and co-author of Jack Zulu and The...
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