Best 40 Young Adult Book Podcasts

Teen Girl Talk joins siblings Franklin and Susie Cota as they joyfully make their way through a menagerie of media made for teens. We're talking movies, books, tv shows, music and more! Laugh and cry along with the Cota siblings with some bonkers teen media! Too old to be teens, too funny not to listen to. more

Friendship, adventure, first kisses, first fights, and sometimes supernatural: Young Adult novels are a treasure given to us by authors around the world. Best friends and comedians Laura Petro and Meggie Gates are sitting down for their very own book club to reread the series that shaped their school years in 'YA, We Read It!' because yes. Yes, they did actually read it.This is a podcast on Audio Mint Podcast Network. more

Each week, freelance writer and lifelong bookworm Alli Hoff Kosik will challenge a guest to reread a literary throwback or to experience for the first time ever a book they may have missed as a kid. After that, they'll be asked to spill all the feels and all the opinions about that book on the air for your podcast-listening pleasure. Every Tuesday, you can find us breaking down an old school read from our tween and teen days on a new episode of the show. We'll cover everything from The Baby-Sitters Club to Holes, Nancy Drew to Harry Potter. This time around, we're a little wiser (yay!), a lot older (ugh.), and of legal age to drink wine... so we'll have a lot to say. Happy Reading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

15-year-old Ellie Mano hasn't stopped reading since she picked up her first chapter book at the age of 5. In 2021, she decided to share her love of reading with other kids through a podcast, and lo and behold, this show was born! Each week, Ellie reviews a book she's enjoyed -- from high-stakes fantasy stories to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. The Hook of a Book podcast has gained national recognition for promoting books for kids and teens. Listen to the show to hear fun book reviews, interviews, and more!Instagram: @hookofabookGoodReads: @elliemanoEmail: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com more

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. more

A weekly podcast about young adult literature, their film and television adaptations and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Spoiler-filled discussions of young adult and new adult books, series, authors and voice actors.

A hilarious and nostalgic journey through all the Judy Blume books, hosted by Jody Worthington and Molly Sanchez. With Scotch-fueled dramatic readings and deep dives into '70s and '80s nostalgia, boobs, boners, and bullies, this show ain't for kids. Join them every other week as they delve into a few more chapters from a favorite Judy novel! more

Welcome to 'Chick-Lit', & 'Chick-Lit At The Movies'! We're a literature comedy podcast where we get lit ? and discuss books & movies we love (and love to roast)! Each week we'll have a drink of choice, share stories about ourselves, and recap our youth! We also have a series called 'Chick-Lit: The Author Files', where we interview authors and find out who inspired THEM! Hosted by Aubree Summers and Karyn Cooper with new episodes out MOST Sundays! Chick-Lit Seasons Book List Season One: 'The Princess Diaries' Book One; Season Two: 'Ella Enchanted'; Season Three: 'Twilight'; Season Four: 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philospher's Stone'; Season Five: 'The Handmaids Tale'; Season Six: 'Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging' Season Seven: 'New Moon' Chick-Lit At The Movies List 'The Princess Diaries' (2000); 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988); 'Spongebob SquarePants Movie' (2004); 'Ella Enchanted' (2004); 'Ever After' (1998); 'School of Rock' (2003); 'Princess Diaries 2' (2004)'; 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005); 'Hocus Pocus' (1993); 'Steel Magnolias' (1989); 'Easy A' (2010); 'Superbad' (2007); 'The Thin Man' (1934); 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' (2010); 'Thor: Ragnarok' (2017); 'Tusk' (2014); 'The Night Before...' (2015); 'The Boondock Saints' (1999); 'Dead Poets Society' (1989); 'Four Christmases' (2008) more

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conversations with publishing pros, and award-winning and bestselling writers and illustrators who inform and inspire about the ins and outs of the children's book industry. Find out about the craft and creative process behind young adult novels, picture books, middle-grade fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction.  more

Started as a forum for discussion about YA books during the pandemic, On The Shelf is now about all types of books and talking to all types of authors. Each week host Honora Quinn virtually sits down with your new favorite author from self-published to the NYTs bestselling to ask the important questions, like what type of plate they are. Cover art by Luciana KrausIntro and Outro Theme by Elise Boldizar more

Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We'll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us. more

Follow along as two adults dive into young adult books and series in order to unpack the universal appeal of the genre that transcends age and gender barriers. more

Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid's Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they'll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo. more

Ted, Jenny, and Gray read and discuss the Animorphs series.

Highliting news relating to children's literature, recent releases, book reviews and interviews with authors and people within the publishing industry. Let's have a sincere conversation about the importance of children's literature. Contact: Bookfairepod@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/TheBookFaire@bookfairepod.bsky.social more

The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency. more

In the world of entertainment...Someone has to write it first.Kendra and Jess take you in between the pages of a book.Love or hate it. This podcast covers both sides in an epic book battle. Pick a corner and decide who won. more

¿Eres escritor de literatura juvenil y no encuentras contenido acorde con tu público? En Literatura juvenil para escritores entrevistamos a todo tipo de profesionales del sector: desde escritores y correctores hasta editores. more

Ocean County Library podcasts are the newest platform for our virtual programming. Among our topics are: Reviews of products and services; book talks; documentary discussions, author and artist chats, special guests from our museum partners, Ocean County offices, and elsewhere in and around our county. more

Since 2021, an unprecedented number of Young Adult books, especially ones with LGBTQ and BIPOC characters, have been removed from libraries across the country. In this podcast, our mission is to provide clarity and context during this period of record-breaking book challenges by discussing banned books. Please join us for our conversations! Books are meant to be read. more

Worlds of Words Center of Global Literacies and Literatures is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. The WOW Reads podcast centers voices of young readers who serve as Reading Ambassadors by engaging in literature discussions and author interviews and sharing books in their school and social contexts. Worlds of Words is a center in the University of Arizona College of Education. more

In 2021, JaLessa Shantel had been trying to convince Charisse to try audiobooks. She finally wore her down and now they buddy listen/read a wide range of books, mostly YA mystery/thriller and romance with a sprinkle of grown folk business. Join these friends bi-weekly as they discuss their recent reads, the books they read separately, and whatever else is on their minds. Please send any book recommendations and listener stories/questions to menace2booksociety@gmail.com.*DISCLAIMER*This is an explicit podcast.We are not literary experts & we talk a lot of shit. more

In this podcast, two high school librarians hang out and discuss what they are reading, award-nominated YA books, interesting resources for librarians to check out, best practices, and much more. more

Välkommen till Babbel-podden - en podd om barn- och ungdomsböcker med två författare: Emma Andersson och Charlotte Cederlund. I våra avsnitt pratar vi om barn- och ungdomsböcker med andra författare, förlag och olika kulturaktörer i Sverige. Vi delar också med oss av våra boktips från höstens utgivning. more

Welcome to Keeping TABs, a podcast sponsored by the Princeton Public Library's Teen Advisory Board. Throughout the podcast, we explore different aspects of the publishing industry, everything from editing and cover designs to the fandoms that come with it. By exploring this industry, we hope to connect teens to the books they read and inspire an interest in reading and publishing! New episodes drop biweekly on Fridays, so stay tuned! more

YA Book Stack is an in-conversation podcast with Australian authors who discuss the application of their text in the middle years English classroom and the ways their text is reflective of the experiences of young adult readers and the world they engage with. Through a focus on the text in the classroom, YA Book Stack aims to encourage educators to embrace the flexibility of the middle years and explore a broader range of texts in their curriculum. more

Booked Solid is New Canaan Library's librarian-led book discussion podcast for adventurous readers. Our current hosts are Collections Librarian Kathleen, Adult Services Librarian James, and Children's Librarian Kat. Booked Solid reads and discusses books across all age groups and is perfect for listeners who are looking to find excellent reads in any genre. more

Discounted reviews for full priced books. Yammy, Nammy and Goo take on the literary world in this podcast where they talk about recent reads. more

Do you enjoy reading YA books? Are you dying to talk about them and hear what others think about your favorite books? Are you outside of the YA age bracket (like myself) but still enjoy them? Then this is the podcast for you! Join me and my friends, as we discuss our favorite YA books and authors! We'll chat spoiler-free at the start of each episode, just in case you haven't read the book yet. Then I'll give a warning before heading into our spoiler zone. I'll also have special episodes where I'll interview YA authors! I'll be discussing books by Victoria Aveyard, Holly Black, Neal Shusterman, Veronica Roth, Pierce Brown, Marissa Meyer, Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, Stephanie Garber, Melissa de la Cruz, and many more!Have questions on your favorite books? Want to know my thoughts on them? Have a book you love that you want me to discuss? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! more

The Hidden Bookcase is a book club podcast hosted by Morgan Greensmith and Sorren Briarwood, focusing mainly on queer genre fiction. Each month, we recommend one another a book, read each recommendation and return to discuss our thoughts.Episodes are released on alternating Mondays. You can find our upcoming reads, and more information about the show at planarprod.com or on our Twitter @HiddenBookcase, or on our TikTok, Instagram, Tumblr, or Facebook @HiddenBookcasePodcast. more