Best Let S Get Lit Podcasts (2025)

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A Few New Books and Revisiting a Great Past Episode 1:17:14

3d ago1:17:14

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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 who is more of a Jessica/Elizabeth. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recomm…

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An Interview With Huda Fahmy, Plus Cute YA Books to Read as It Gets Warmer 1:18:47

20d ago1:18:47

1:18:47

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 recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professi…

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How We are Wired for Purpose with Dr. Britt Andreatta 28:20

28d ago28:20

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Thought leader, researcher and author, Dr. Britt Andreatta is going to explain the science behind purpose - and let us know what she's been up to since the last time she was here. We're going to learn more about how our brains and physical health react to having a purpose. And if you’re looking for more from Dr. Britt, don’t worry! The second editi…

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The Threat of an Exorcism: April's Best YA New Releases 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

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 newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) …

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Get Future Ready with Raven Solomon 22:19

1M ago22:19

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We keep telling you that the future of work is here but my guest today is going to tell us how to start acting like it! Raven Solomon is a speaker, futurist, and author of "Leading your Parents: 25 Rules to Effective Multi-Generational Leadership for Millennials and Gen Z." She's also the CEO of the newly rebranded Future Ready Institute. In the ep…

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"Nothing Is Original" An Interview with Ava Reid — Plus New YA Graphic Novels to Read This Year 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Erica 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 via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! A ne…

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Beyond the Conversations | How to Be Your Best Everywhere 26:48

2M ago26:48

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To create the best social connection experiences for ourselves and others, we have to understand what makes us who we are. From the values, traits and strengths we bring to work, to how we take care of our physical, emotional and brain health. In this episode we go beyond the conversations with Sudhanshu Palsule, Erica Keswin and Wendy Suzuki about…

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That Cover Goes B-A-N-A-N-A-S: YA Books Out in March to TBR 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

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 recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations!…

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The Four Pillars of Brain Health with Wendy Suzuki 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Let’s be real. We try so hard to take care of ourselves but sometimes we fall a little short. With so much on our plates, are there ways to keep ourselves healthy that don’t require hours and hours each day? Wendy Suzuki is Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology. Her TED Talk,…

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Book Club Discussion: Sweet Valley High #1, Double Love 1:13:13

3M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

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 even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! J…

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"Books Connect You to a Common Experience": An Interview with Gayle Forman 49:11

3M ago49:11

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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 Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Ch…

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The Recipe to Being a Great Human with Erica Keswin 30:57

3M ago30:57

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As humans, being intentional is easier said than done, especially during this AI surge. The connection that technology provides us, has its pros and cons, and we need to be aware of what they are. Luckily, there’s a recipe and a roadmap to guide us. Author, Erica Keswin, has written three best selling books, and she calls it “The Human Workplace Tr…

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Let’s Talk About Demons: February's Best YA Book Releases 58:30

3M ago58:30

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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, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tas…

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What Does it Mean to Rehumanize? with Sudhanshu Palsule 31:32

3M ago31:32

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During this surge of AI integrating workplaces, understanding what makes us human is imperative. Purpose is a common word used around humanity, but what does it really mean? What does it look like in practice? Our guest, Sudhanshu Palsule, is joining us to talk about how we can live and work with our purpose. Did you know that dehumanize is more co…

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Revenge All the Way Down: The Best YA Books Out in January 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

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 even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join…

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"We Are Each Others' Safes": A Conversation with Jason Reynolds 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

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 grade and YA books, and more. 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! A new year mean…

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Beyond the Conversations: Let’s Disagree More Often 30:53

4M ago30:53

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We don’t shy away from talking about difficult topics, or disagreeing. In fact, it’s good to practice those things! We're going beyond our conversations with our first guest ever Daisy Auger-Dominguez. And also featuring a special mini episode with executive leader, Shane Lloyd about social class and other dimensions of diversity. We’ll be giving a…

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"I'm Optimistic Because It Saved My Life" [rerun] 1:25:09

4M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

This week we're sharing a rerun of a favorite episode from last year in which 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. Subsc…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Start the Year Off With These YA Fantasy Graphic Novels and Comics 17:04

4M ago17:04

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Erica gets into some new YA fantasy graphic novels, comics, and manga she's excited to read in the new year. 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! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks…

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I Like a Little Depression Now and Then: Our Favorite YA Books of 2024 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Kelly and Erica discuss their year in YA reading, looking back at their favorite books and themes that emerged. 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! At Tailored Book Recommendations, we’ve recommended over 150,000 books to readers of e…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: 2025 YA Anthologies 16:46

5M ago16:46

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This week on Hey YA, Kelly talks about five upcoming 2025 YA anthologies you'll want on your TBR. 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! At Tailored Book Recommendations, we’ve recommended over 150,000 books to readers of every type. And…

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Thar Be Monsters: Some of December's Best YA Releases 57:02

5M ago57:02

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Kelly and Erica discuss some of the YA books out in December that they're the most excited for. 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! At Tailored Book Recommendations, we’ve recommended over 150,000 books to readers of every type. And w…

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From Burnt Out to Lit Up with Daisy Auger-Dominguez 33:03

5M ago33:03

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Daisy Auger-Dominguez was our first guest on the show, and we’re so happy to have her back! We have a lot of questions as we move forward. How do we combat any frustration or tiredness that we’ve been feeling? What can we do to make sure inclusivity continues to thrive? Well Daisy made it her mission to provide us with practices that will benefit o…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: "Adults Have Always Been Threatened by Children's Autonomy" 50:01

6M ago50:01

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This week, Kelly talks with Maggie Tokuda-Hall about book banning, its impacts on teens, and what Authors Against Book Bans is doing in response. 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! Keep up to date with the world of books and reading …

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Jingle-Jangle Flavored Things: The Holiday Recs Episode 1:11:16

6M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Vanessa and Erica talk about the perfect YA books to gift, plus some other little goodies for others, or—let's be real—yourself. 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! Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Boo…

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Beyond The Conversations | R-E-S-P-E-C-T Starts with Me 25:00

6M ago25:00

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This is our 50th episode! And we’re going beyond the conversations with Amy Gallo, Reverend Jim Blake and Reverend Mark Fowler to talk about music, respect, affirmations, and personal values. We’ve come a long way since the beginning of this show, but we always stayed true to believing that conversations matter. In this episode we talk about the im…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: The NYPL's 50 Best YA Books 21:59

6M ago21:59

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Erica speaks to Susen Shi, the New York Public Library's Young Adult Staff Engagement and Support Manager, about the library's list of the 50 best YA books of the year. 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! Keep up to date with the worl…

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The Kind of Petty I Subscribe To 57:10

6M ago57:10

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Vanessa and Erica talk lotería, a land where Christmas is year-round, predatory and dark magic, and the best new YA out in November to add to your TBR. 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! Keep up to date with the world of books and re…

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The Power of Values Driven Leadership with Jim Blake 31:39

6M ago31:39

31:39

We can learn a lot about how to work better from faith and spirituality. Reverend Jim Blake is CEO of Unity World Headquarters. Unity is part spiritual community, part retreat center, and part publishing house. As a part of the job, Jim is expected to bring religion and spirituality with him everyday, but it wasn’t always that way. He had to learn …

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New Native American YA Books 14:15

6M ago14:15

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Erica gets into some new YA books by Native American authors — which include a graphic novel collection, a debut horror, Lipan Apache fabulism, and a mystery — just in time for Native American Heritage 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 n…

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"I'm Optimistic Because It Saved My Life" 1:24:44

7M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

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. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get eve…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Let's Get Scared 18:41

7M ago18:41

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Kelly talks about Summer Scares and highlights several awesome YA horror books honored as part of the program. Get ready to get the chills. 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! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers …

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Let's Talk Faith and Spirituality with Mark Fowler 29:42

7M ago29:42

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There are some parts of our identity that are invisible to the eye, but heavily impact how we show up in the world. Religion isn’t a new topic, but it can sometimes be a sensitive one. - but this is why our conversations matter. Mark Fowler, CEO of Tanenbaum, is joining us today with some of the best guidelines on how to embrace religion at work. B…

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The Snuggle Potential: The Best YA Books Out in October 1:11:30

7M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Join Vanessa Diaz and Erica Ezeifedi as they discuss the best new YA books out this month and authors who chose to write books because otherwise, they would have done crime. 👀 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! This October, Tailored…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New and Spooky YA Graphic Novels to Read This Month 19:19

7M ago19:19

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Erica goes over some new spooky YA graphic novels to get into the mood of the season. Get ready for cute, goth vampire moms, queer werewolves, and Romeo & Juliet, but make it witches and vampires. 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! T…

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How to Work with Everyone (Yes Anyone) with Amy Gallo 33:20

7M ago33:20

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Are you a know-it-all? Is your boss insecure? Do you have a passive aggressive co-worker? If someone at work is difficult, our guest Amy Gallo can help you learn to deal with them. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along, How to Work With Everyone (Even Difficult People) and HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict. Amy has had a successful caree…

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NYPL Launches Teen Banned Book Club and Lamar Giles Talks About New Book RUIN ROAD 1:02:43

8M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Erica speaks with Caitlyn Colman-McGaw, Associate Director for Young Adult Programs and Services at the New York Public Library, about the launch of their Freedom to Read Campaign, which includes their Teen Banned Book Club and a contest. Then, Kelly joins Lamar Giles to discuss his new book Ruin Road, writing cross genre, and the growth of Black h…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Foodie Romances 12:33

8M ago12:33

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Kelly serves up a delicious array of YA foodie romances to satisfy your appetite. 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! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. …

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Beyond the Conversations | How to Wire Our Brains for Success 19:55

8M ago19:55

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We hear a lot about what our bodies need, but what do our minds need? Well the doctors are in the house! We are going beyond our conversations with Dr. David Rock, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and Rajesh Anandan. We’ll discuss what our brains are doing at work. Don’t worry, we are going to have a few pop culture references to simplify the science! We…

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I Went With Cannibalism: The New Must-Read YA Books of September 1:05:20

8M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Kelly and Erica discuss book censorship and get into some YA books out in September that you should TBR. 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! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination …

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Let's Go Back to School With Dark Academia 16:45

8M ago16:45

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Erica gets into some new YA dark academia books, just in time for back-to-school season. 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! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thought…

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Your Brain at Work with Dr. David Rock 33:56

8M ago33:56

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Inclusion and neuroscience are inextricably linked. Evolution has made us crave inclusion and the workplace is no exception to that. Dr. David Rock coined the term neuroleadership and founded the Neuroleadership Institute. He's also done years of research on how our brains work and written four books including, Your Brain at Work. In this episode, …

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Nodding Our Heads Vigorously 54:40

9M ago54:40

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Erica talks about recent YA books to read during Summerween, while Kelly interviews debut YA author Chatham Greenfield about their book Time and Time Again, time loop stories, and disability in YA. 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! …

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Hey YA Extra Credit: YA Authors Debuting Adult Fiction 10:43

9M ago10:43

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This week, Kelly highlights several YA authors who are debuting their adult novels this year. 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! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books …

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What’s Love Got to Do with Work? with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia (Part 2) 28:25

9M ago28:25

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We are back with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia to talk about love, check-ins and workplace mental health best practices. We wanted to bring her back to highlight why mental health conversations need to happen. One of Dr. Alisha’s favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “I’m human, therefore nothing human can be alien to me.” The key to mental wellness…

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Movies Are Too Dark and Books Are Too Long 59:46

9M ago59:46

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Kelly and Erica discuss August's new must-read YA releases. 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! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through …

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Books That Match My Summer Playlist 18:45

9M ago18:45

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Erica mixes and matches her summer playlist with YA books that keep the same energy. 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! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newslette…

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What’s Love Got to Do with Work? with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia (Part 1) 24:56

9M ago24:56

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Checking in isn’t just for hotels. A simple and meaningful “how are you doing today” can go a long way in the workplace. Imagine how work would feel if we treated one another with the same level of concern, respect and care as we did ourselves and our friends. Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia has made the pledge to be the best she can be, each and every …

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"Monsters Are The Ultimate Other" [Corrected file] 1:02:27

10M ago1:02:27

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Erica talks about recent library finds and Kelly interviews author and editor Rob Costello about short story collections, horror, and queer reads. 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! Make this your most bookish summer yet with persona…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Exciting Fall 2024 YA Nonfiction Releases 13:47

10M ago13:47

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Kelly highlights some of the most exciting YA nonfiction hitting shelves this fall, including several works of graphic nonfiction. 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! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading re…

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