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Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books coming out in the first half of 2023 that they’re super excited about. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES: The 20...

Erica goes over a few cozy YA books she’s reading to while away the winter with. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brit...

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about some of the best YA books they read this year. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES:  2023 William C. Morris finali...

This week, Tirzah talks about two great queer YA graphic novels for your end-of-the-year reading! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES Twelfth Grade Night...

This week, Tirzah and Erica are throwing it back by talking about a bunch of backlist titles that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW N...

Erica talks about a few new, fantastical YA novels that were inspired by Shakespeare plays. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED: An Arrow to the Moo...

Tirzah and Erica discuss a few cozy YA books set during the holidays. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES  National Book Awards Winner of Young People’s...

This week, Tirzah shares two newer YA books by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS AND LINKS DISCUSSED;...

This week, Tirzah and Erica have a (spoiler-y!) discussion of their buddy read of The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHO...

Erica kicks off Native American Heritage Month by talking about a few YA graphic novels by Indigenous authors that everyone should pick up. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate...

Tirzah and Erica lean into spooky season and discuss some YA horror novels they’ve been loving or looking forward to reading. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SH...

This week, Tirzah shares what new titles are on her seasonal October reading list! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D....

This week, Erica and Tirzah share some of the most mouth-watering foodie fiction in YA! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes National Book Award finalists...

This week, Erica discusses a couple YA short story collections worth picking up and adding to your TBR. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: A Phoenix Must First Burn, edited by Patrice Caldwell Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teen...

Tirzah and Erica discuss some fab YA books by Latine authors to read for Latine Heritage Month and beyond. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books and Links: Reading the Stars by Book Riot Reading the Stars giveaway National Book Award for Young People...

This week, Tirzah shares some thoughts on Banned Books Week and how to take action beyond “read banned books.” Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes: How t...

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about all the things that bring fall vibes to their reading lists! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books and Links: Enola Holme...

Erica discusses some fun and unique graphic novels and manga — both new and a little older — that she’s been reading lately. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Boo...

This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about some their favorite audiobook narrators. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes:  A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tom...

This week, Tirzah talks about all the sequels she actually got around to reading this summer! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED: All Our Hidden Gi...

This week, Erica and Tirzah read some of the most popular books on TikTok and talk about their insights into why some of these books are so popular among users. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we m...

Erica discusses a couple books that center artists and their journey. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes: Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey by...

Tirzah and Erica discuss the books they’re most excited to read that are coming out in the fall. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Show Notes Sanaa Lathan directi...

This week, Tirzah shares all her (spoiler-free!) thoughts on the Amazon Prime adaptation of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commissi...

This week, Erica and Tirzah recommend YA books for Disability Pride Month! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. SHOW NOTES I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston ...