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"I'm Optimistic Because It Saved My Life"
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • Duration 01:21:44
This week, Erica speaks with Madeline Berberian-Hutchinson about being a 16-year-old NYS and NYC Youth Poet Laureate Finalist and co-founder of a literary arts magazine, and Kelly talks with author Veronica Chambers about Ida In Love and Trouble, Black historical YA, and more.
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Books, Media, and Writers Discussed
Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson
Chen Chen
Tony Hoagland
Danez Smith
A Tale for the time being by Ruth Ozeki
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy, and Borders by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal
An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
Ida, In Love and Trouble by Veronica Chambers
Veronica Chambers at The New York Times
Suffs on Broadway
Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
The Memphis Diaries by Ida B. Wells
Ida: A Sword Among Lions by Paula Giddings
Quinceanera Means Sweet Fifteen by Veronica Chambers
Amigas: Fifteen Candles by Veronica Chambers
Sabaa Tahir
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
Saving Savannah by Tonya Bolden
Babel by R. F. Kuang
Resist: 35 Profiles of Ordinary People Who Rose Up Against Tyranny and Injustice by Veronica Chambers
Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter by Jennifer Harlan and Veronica Chambers
The New York Times writing contests for teens
Playlist for Ida in Love and Trouble
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Hey YA Extra Credit: Let's Get Scared
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • Duration 17:41
Kelly talks about Summer Scares and highlights several awesome YA horror books honored as part of the program. Get ready to get the chills.
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Books Discussed
Summer Scares Resource Page
All These Bodies by Kendare Blake
#MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil
Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu
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Movies Are Too Dark and Books Are Too Long
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 • Duration 56:46
Kelly and Erica discuss August's new must-read YA releases.
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News
Francine Pascal dies at 92
A first look at the Uglies Netflix adaptation
The Uglies adaptation is actually happening
Books Discussed
Hovergirls by Geneva Bowers
Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang
The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow
A Banh Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
The Medici Heist by Caitlin Schneiderhan
The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
Come Out, Come Out by Natalie C. Parker
Ruin Road by Lamar Giles
Imaginary Borders by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky
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Reading in a Tropey Wonderland
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 • Duration 50:48
Tirzah and Erica discuss a few cozy YA books set during the holidays.
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SHOW NOTES
National Book Awards Winner of Young People’s Literature Award
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon
Talk Santa to Me by Linda Urban
The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park
How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow
New Year’s Kiss by Lee Matthews
Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell
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New Indigenous YA Books for Your TBR
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 • Duration 10:51
This week, Tirzah shares two newer YA books by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month.
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BOOKS AND LINKS DISCUSSED;
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson
Walking in Two Worlds by Wab Kinew
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Heartdrum
Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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We Love a Good Revenge Story
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 • Duration 58:18
This week, Tirzah and Erica have a (spoiler-y!) discussion of their buddy read of The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson!
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SHOW NOTES:
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
Carrie by Stephen King
Daniel Smith, one of the last living children of enslaved Americans, dies at 90
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Extra Credit: Indigenous Graphic Novels
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 • Duration 12:02
Erica kicks off Native American Heritage Month by talking about a few YA graphic novels by Indigenous authors that everyone should pick up.
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SHOW NOTES
Pemmican Wars by Katherena Vermette, illustrated by Scott B. Henderson
Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett, illustrated by Natasha Donovan
Prism Stalker by Sloane Leong
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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun: YA Horror Books for Spooky SZN
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 • Duration 59:30
Tirzah and Erica lean into spooky season and discuss some YA horror novels they’ve been loving or looking forward to reading.
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SHOW NOTES
Hayley Kiyoko To Write YA Novel Based on Hit Song
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White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
All These Bodies by Kendare Blake
Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis
Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
Undead Girl Gang and Scout’s Honor by Lily Anderson
The Gathering Dark edited by Tori Bovalino
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Hey YA Extra Credit: October Reading at Its Finest
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 • Duration 12:28
This week, Tirzah shares what new titles are on her seasonal October reading list!
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Show Notes
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer, and Berenice Nelle
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglas
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
The Clackity by Lora Sent
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We Hope You’re Hungry: Delectable Foodie YA Fiction
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 • Duration 54:18
This week, Erica and Tirzah share some of the most mouth-watering foodie fiction in YA!
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Show Notes
National Book Award finalists are in!
Cover reveal of Ibi Zoboi’s Nigeria Jones
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Hungry Hearts edited by Elsie Chapman and Caroline Tung Richmond
Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau
My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen
Cafe Con Lychee by Emery Lee
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
A La Carte by Tanita S. Davis
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