The Resolutions by Mia Garcia
Joining us today is friend and writer Samantha Leidig. You may remember her from our first season, and…
by Danielle Hall November 29, 2018
Joining us today is friend and writer Samantha Leidig. You may remember her from our first season, and…
by Danielle Hall November 29, 2018
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi Tareq’s life is hustle and bustle in Syria. He…
by Danielle Hall November 26, 2018
I’ve talked before about using teaching with puzzles and games and using Escape Rooms in ELA, but I…
by Danielle Hall November 20, 2018
Pulp by Robin Talley is a moving split perspective window into the lives of two women – 60…
by Danielle Hall November 15, 2018
This week we are journeying into a rich fantasy world inspired by Japanese folkore. Join us as we…
by Danielle Hall November 8, 2018
Teaching about immigration can be intimidating for a someone without personal experience, but it’s an important topic to…
by Danielle Hall November 6, 2018
Sea monsters, pirates, and lost treasure? All of that (and more) awaits you in this weeks episode. Join…
by Danielle Hall November 1, 2018
If your students struggle making deep connections to a text, look no further than Photo Analysis. Students analyze…
by Danielle Hall October 29, 2018
Today we are joined by our bookstagram friends, Anna & Courtney, for a Book vs Movie breakdown of…
by Danielle Hall October 26, 2018
We’ve wrapped on our first “shelf” from the YA Cafe Podcast, and we want to give you a…
by Danielle Hall October 23, 2018
Anna-Marie McLemore’s Blanca & Roja is a twist on an old tale: two sisters challenge the story they’ve…
by Danielle Hall October 19, 2018
In The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee, Felicity faces new adventures as she tries…
by Danielle Hall October 18, 2018
Using science fiction poems (or speculative poems) in the classroom can be a great way for students to…
by Danielle Hall October 18, 2018
The Giver. The Hunger Games. Matched. Unwind. Feed. Teaching dystopian literature can be a great way to expose…
by Danielle Hall October 12, 2018
The #1 Thing Students Need to Know When You Recommend a Book Reggie sits at his desk…
by Danielle Hall September 17, 2018
Thou & You: Rank and Emotion My students know well in advance that I love teaching Shakespeare…
by Danielle Hall September 10, 2018
Eighteen-year-old Amani has grown up on a poor moon under the rule of an oppressive empire. She dreams…
by Danielle Hall September 3, 2018
Join us as we chat with bookstagrammer Melissa Robles about Toil & Trouble, a new YA anthology…
by Danielle Hall August 30, 2018
Build a Classroom Library with FREE Books! If you want to add new releases to your classroom…
by Danielle Hall August 27, 2018
Today we chat about Seafire by Natalie C. Parker, with YA author Emily Skrutskie. Seafire has kick-ass lady…
by Danielle Hall August 23, 2018
This week we feature the Fresh Ink anthology, a collection of diverse short stories for a YA audience.…
by Danielle Hall August 16, 2018
The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell isn’t ‘just’ a Robin Hood retelling, it also serves up strong…
by Danielle Hall August 9, 2018
Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Justina Chen is about one girl’s struggle to find the light, even as…
by Danielle Hall August 2, 2018
Teens love thrillers, and I’m constantly getting asked for recommendations of good young adult books with suspense, mystery,…
by Danielle Hall July 28, 2018
Reading, writing, and … exorcisms? That’s all before lunch. YA novelist Erin Callahan is here to chat on…
by Danielle Hall July 26, 2018
Emily Skrutskie’s new sci-fi novel Hullmetal Girls is a world of economic inequality, a militarized police force, and…
by Danielle Hall July 19, 2018
Carrie Fountain’s new book I’m Not Missing is an exploration of friendship, loss, and not repeating the mistakes…
by Danielle Hall July 12, 2018
Zen and Gone by Emily France is a story of sisterhood, self-care, and self discovery (with a side…
by Danielle Hall July 5, 2018
In Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse, Maggie the Monster Slayer fights for her life. Are the gods…
by Danielle Hall June 28, 2018
Erin Callahan’s debut novel The Art of Escaping is a fun and fresh read about escapology, testing your…
by Danielle Hall June 21, 2018