Vanessa and Erica get into a wide range of YA poetry, novels-in-verse, and other poetry-adjacent works in celebration of Poetry Month.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RNMG7239660458">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-ya/id1281701749?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2EJuE0QcU5qcJTZdfWXGfQ?si=tXHBcU6EQb6Y4NukLzKJnw">Spotify</a>.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/whats-up-in-ya/">YA newsletter</a>!Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! <a href="https://mytbr.co/">Subscribe today</a>.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. <h3>News</h3><a href="https://bookriot.com/queer-historical-ya-novels/">10 Queer Historical YA Novels That Reclaim LGBTQ History</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/a-special-conversation-with-ada-lim%C3%B3n/id1637476174?i=1000651973770">Vibe Check episode with United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón</a> <h3>Books Discussed</h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073523213X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=073523213X">Blood Water Paint </a>and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059340677X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=059340677X">Enter the Body</a> by Joy McCullough<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006322528X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=006322528X">Poemhood: Our Black Revival</a> by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, Taylor Byas <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593324501/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593324501">When We Make It</a> by Elisabet Velasquez <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593381203/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593381203">Bright Red Fruit</a> by Safia Elhillo <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593177088/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593177088">Home is Not a Country</a> by Safia Elhilio <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683691172/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1683691172">William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls</a> by Ian Doescher, illustrated by Kent Barton<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0063296004/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0063296004">How the Boogeyman Became a Poet</a> by Tony Keith Jr. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593530497/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593530497">Just Another Epic Love Poem</a> by Parisa Akhbari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Vanessa and Erica get into a wide range of YA poetry, novels-in-verse, and other poetry-adjacent works in celebration of Poetry Month.
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News
10 Queer Historical YA Novels That Reclaim LGBTQ History
Vibe Check episode with United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón

Books Discussed
Blood Water Paint and Enter the Body by Joy McCullough
Poemhood: Our Black Revival by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, Taylor Byas 
When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez 
Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo 
Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhilio 
William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher, illustrated by Kent Barton
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr. 
Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Vanessa and Erica get into a wide range of YA poetry, novels-in-verse, and other poetry-adjacent works in celebration of Poetry Month.

Vanessa and Erica get into a wide range of YA poetry, novels-in-verse, and other poetry-adjacent works in celebration of Poetry Month.
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 newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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News
10 Queer Historical YA Novels That Reclaim LGBTQ History
Vibe Check episode with United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón

Books Discussed
Blood Water Paint and Enter the Body by Joy McCullough
Poemhood: Our Black Revival by Amber McBride, Erica Martin, Taylor Byas 
When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez 
Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo 
Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhilio 
William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Mean Girls by Ian Doescher, illustrated by Kent Barton
How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr. 
Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YA Poetry and Novels-in-Verse

Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RNMG7239660458">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-ya/id1281701749?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2EJuE0QcU5qcJTZdfWXGfQ?si=tXHBcU6EQb6Y4NukLzKJnw">Spotify</a>.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/whats-up-in-ya/">YA newsletter</a>!Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! <a href="https://mytbr.co/">Subscribe today</a>.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. <h3>Books Discussed</h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0063217805/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0063217805">We're Never Getting Home</a> by Tracy Badua <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646143795/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1646143795">Sheine Lende</a> by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1665946911/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1665946911">King of Dead Things</a> by Nevin Holness <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250885000/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250885000">Dear Wendy</a> by Ann Zhao Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.
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To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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Books Discussed
We're Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua 
Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai 
King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness 
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
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Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.

Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.
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 newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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Books Discussed
We're Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua 
Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai 
King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness 
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books Out This Week

It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RNMG7239660458">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-ya/id1281701749?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2EJuE0QcU5qcJTZdfWXGfQ?si=tXHBcU6EQb6Y4NukLzKJnw">Spotify</a>.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/whats-up-in-ya/">YA newsletter</a>!Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! <a href="https://mytbr.co/">Subscribe today</a>.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. <h3>News</h3><a href="https://bookriot.com/turtles-all-the-way-down-trailer/">Watch the Trailer for TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Based on the John Green Novel</a> <h3>Books Discussed</h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250857430/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1250857430">Divine Rivals</a> by Rebecca Ross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
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To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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News
Watch the Trailer for TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Based on the John Green Novel

Books Discussed
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
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It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.

It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
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 newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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News
Watch the Trailer for TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Based on the John Green Novel

Books Discussed
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
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Book Club: Discussion of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel.Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RNMG7239660458">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-ya/id1281701749?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2EJuE0QcU5qcJTZdfWXGfQ?si=tXHBcU6EQb6Y4NukLzKJnw">Spotify</a>.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/whats-up-in-ya/">YA newsletter</a>!Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! <a href="https://mytbr.co/">Subscribe today</a>.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. <h3>Books Discussed</h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031640117X/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=031640117X">Freshman Year</a> by Sarah Mai<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316564591/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0316564591">Six Truths and a Lie</a> by Ream Shukairy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593484975/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=boorio-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=0593484975">Snowglobe</a> by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel.
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 newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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Books Discussed
Freshman Year by Sarah Mai
Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy 
Snowglobe by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort
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Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel.

Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel.
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 newsletter!
Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpicked recommendations. Tell the Bibliologists at Tailored Book Recommendations about what you love and what you don't. You can get your recommendations via email or receive hardcovers or paperbacks in the mail. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Plans start at just $18! Subscribe today.
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Books Discussed
Freshman Year by Sarah Mai
Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy 
Snowglobe by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort
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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books to Add to Your TBR

Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You. Subscribe to the podcast via <a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RNMG7239660458">RSS</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-ya/id1281701749?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2EJuE0QcU5qcJTZdfWXGfQ?si=tXHBcU6EQb6Y4NukLzKJnw">Spotify</a>.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in <a href="https://bookriot.com/newsletter/whats-up-in-ya/">YA newsletter</a>!Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommendations for the best books to discuss in your book clubs. From buzzy new releases to brilliant throwbacks, the books highlighted in this newsletter will drive your book club discussions. We’ll also share some book club-friendly recipes and interesting bookish updates from all over. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features. In other words, we’ll keep you well-met, well-read, and well-fed. <a href="https://bookriot.com/in-the-club">Sign up today!</a> <h3>News:</h3><a href="https://bookriot.com/high-cost-of-ebooks-has-libraries-struggling-and-seeking-legal-action/">The High Cost of Ebooks Has Libraries Struggling and Seeking Legal Action</a><a href="https://bookriot.com/59th-nebula-awards-finalists/">Here are the Finalists for the 59th Nebula Awards</a> <h3>Works Discussed:</h3>The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare10 Things I Hate About You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You. 
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Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommendations for the best books to discuss in your book clubs. From buzzy new releases to brilliant throwbacks, the books highlighted in this newsletter will drive your book club discussions. We’ll also share some book club-friendly recipes and interesting bookish updates from all over. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features. In other words, we’ll keep you well-met, well-read, and well-fed. Sign up today!

News:
The High Cost of Ebooks Has Libraries Struggling and Seeking Legal Action
Here are the Finalists for the 59th Nebula Awards

Works Discussed:
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
10 Things I Hate About You
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You. 

Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You. 
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 newsletter!
Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommendations for the best books to discuss in your book clubs. From buzzy new releases to brilliant throwbacks, the books highlighted in this newsletter will drive your book club discussions. We’ll also share some book club-friendly recipes and interesting bookish updates from all over. If you become a paid subscriber, you get even more recommendations plus community features. In other words, we’ll keep you well-met, well-read, and well-fed. Sign up today!

News:
The High Cost of Ebooks Has Libraries Struggling and Seeking Legal Action
Here are the Finalists for the 59th Nebula Awards

Works Discussed:
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
10 Things I Hate About You
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Amenable to His Wooing: 25 Years of 10 Things I Hate About You

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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