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We Are YA

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You've heard from young adult authors on social, now hear what they really have to say! Join Penguin Teen staffers for conversations with the diverse authors who make up the modern YA community on We Are YA, presented by Penguin Teen.
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Episodes

Vampire Academy Recap Party: Episode 10 - The After Party!

Join guests Jonetta Kaiser and Kieron Moore, along with author Richelle Mead for a full recap of Vampire Academy season 1. From beloved couples to shocking deaths and laugh out loud moments, we chat about what could be next for your favorite characters.

Nov 04, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Vampire Academy Recap Party: Episode 7 - Recapping The Trials

This week on the Vampire Academy Recap podcast, show creators Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre chat with Richelle Mead for the first time. We break down the shocking moments of The Trials, including controversial alliances, romantic stumbles, and we ask your fan questions!

Oct 14, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Vampire Academy Recap Party: Episode 2 - Is it Getting Hot in Here?

This week, we're looking back at the final three books in the Vampire Academy series, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound and Last Sacrifice and digging into all the revelations, stunning betrayals, and big series moments (SPOILERS!). We’ll also dive into just how dedicated Vampire Academy fans are and hear from some of you about YOUR experiences in the Vampire Academy family.

Sep 09, 202245 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Vampire Academy Recap Party: Episode 1 - Back to the Beginning

Join Vampire Academy author Richelle Mead and Team Penguin Teen for Episode 1 of a new limited season! We're going back to the start with a reread of Vampire Academy, Frostbite and Shadow Kiss and deep dive into favorite moments, characters and epic scenes. And we’re asking Richelle Mead ALL the must-know questions that readers are dying (undying?) to know!

Sep 02, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 1

YA Icons: Kristin Cashore

Step into the Graceling Realm! Join YA icon Kristin Cashore for an in depth conversation about her writing and her new book: Winterkeep!

Jan 27, 202141 min

YA Icons: Sabaa Tahir - Part 2

*SPOILERS!* Sabaa Tahir's iconic An Ember in the Ashes series is coming to an end and she's sharing her favorite scenes, character deep dives, and most heartbreaking moments with We Are YA. *SERIOUSLY, SO MANY SPOILERS!*

Nov 24, 202036 minSeason 6Ep. 2

YA Icons: Sabaa Tahir - Part 1

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with YA legend Sabaa Tahir as her An Ember in the Ashes series comes to an epic finale in A Sky Beyond the Storm!

Nov 23, 202058 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Creepy Tales Episode #5: The Cabin

Happy Halloween from Penguin Teen! 🏚 Join authors Kate Alice Marshall, Lora Beth Johnson, Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka for a terrifying original short story and keep listening after the story to hear their inspiration for The Cabin.

Oct 30, 202019 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Creepy Tales Episode #4: The Jar

Happy Halloween from Penguin Teen! ☠ Join authors Natalie Mae, Katie Alender & Krystal Sutherland for a terrifying original short story and keep listening after the story to hear their inspiration for The Jar.

Oct 29, 202022 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Creepy Tales Episode #3: The Woods

Happy Halloween from Penguin Teen! 🌲💀🌲 Join authors Ally Condie, Isabel Sterling & Sasha Laurens for a terrifying original short story and keep listening after the story to hear their inspiration for The Woods.

Oct 28, 202016 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Creepy Tales Episode #2: The Snake

Happy Halloween from Penguin Teen! 🐍 Join authors Melissa de la Cruz, Kat Ellis & Nina LaCour for a terrifying original short story and keep listening after the story to hear their inspiration for The Snake.

Oct 27, 202018 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Creepy Tales Episode #1: The Staircase

Happy Halloween from Penguin Teen! 🎃 Join authors David Arnold, Patrice Caldwell & Astrid Scholte for terrifying original short story and keep listening after the story to hear their inspiration.

Oct 26, 202025 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Bookish Creators: ezeekat

Join Penguin Teen staffer James for a conversation with YA booktoker, Jaysen, from ezeekat!

Oct 09, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 14

YA Icons: Ally Condie

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with YA legend Ally Condie on the 10th anniversary of her iconic MATCHED series.

Oct 08, 202021 minSeason 4Ep. 13

New Fall Books: Jessica Goodman

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for an interview with Jessica Goodman about her new book They Wish They Were Us and the upcoming TV adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and Halsey.

Oct 07, 202024 minSeason 4Ep. 12

New Fall Books: Candice Iloh

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with Candice Iloh, author of the National Book Award long list selection, Every Body Looking.

Oct 05, 202025 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Bookish Creators: treofpaperbacks

Join Penguin Teen staffer James for a conversation with YA booktoker, Tre, from treofpaperbacks!

Sep 25, 202020 minSeason 4Ep. 9

New Fall Books: Natalie Mae

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with Natalie Mae, the author of the new book, The Kinder Poison.

Sep 23, 202021 minSeason 4Ep. 8

New Fall Books: Lori Goldstein

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with Lori Goldstein, the author of the new book, Sources Say.

Sep 22, 202027 minSeason 4Ep. 7

New Fall Books: Arvin Ahmadi

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with Arvin Ahmadi, the author of the new book, How It All Blew Up.

Sep 21, 202028 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Bookish Creators: Alexa Loves Books

Join Penguin Teen staffer James for a conversation with YA booktuber and bookstagrammer Alexa Loves Books.

Sep 18, 202028 minSeason 4Ep. 5

New Fall Books: Aaron Starmer

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with Aaron Starmer, the author of Spontaneous and his new book, MEME.

Sep 17, 202025 minSeason 4Ep. 4

New Fall Books: David Yoon

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with David Yoon, the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love and his new book, Super Fake Love Song.

Sep 16, 202022 minSeason 4Ep. 3
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