In this episode, Kodi and Alan discuss Jandy Nelson's "I'll Give You the Sun". They discuss the time skipping narrative, what it means to be a young adult, and give some journal prompts that you might use if you teach this novel. Next time: I Am Malala (Young Reader's Edition)On Deck: Ember In The AshesContact usFacebook: www.facebook.com/YaHearMeS…

The third book in Ya Hear Me is Ruta Sepety's "Salt to the Sea". Alan and Kodi discuss this amazing book which tells the story of four young people fleeing the horrors of World War 2. Podcasts referenced in this episode:Stuff You Missed In History Class: Amber Roomhttp://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/who-stole-the-amber-room/Radio Lab: Nazi Summ…

Alan and Kodi discuss Marissa Meyer's "Cinder" and talk about it's positive message to girls. For more books like Cinder, check out this list: http://www.scld.org/classic-tales-with-a-modern-twist/Next episode will feature a discussion of Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.Contact us:E-mail: yahearmeshow@gmail.comTwitter: @YaHearMeShowFacebook: www.fa…

In their first actual episode, Kodi and Alan discuss Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, the story of a young boy trying to survive in the Canadian wilderness. He does this primarily with a hatchet, which somehow did not make it into the show. We do discuss our favorite scenes, quotes, and talk about the ending. Next episode: Cinder by Marissa MeyerContact us:…

In the first episode of YA Hear Me? Alan and Kodi tell you a little about themselves and what they hope to get out of their new podcast. Contact: yahearmeshow@gmail.comTwitter: @YAHearMeShowFacebook: www.facebook.com/YAHearMeShowMusic - "Overthrown" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/OverthrownCover art by Justin Davis…