YA Hear Me?

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 Ashes Contact us Facebook: www.facebook.com/YaHearMeShow Twitter: @YaHearMeShow E-mail: yahearmeshow@gmail.com Website: yahearmeshow.blogspot.com Theme music is Overthrown by Josh Woodward. Find out more at joshwoodward.com Cover Art by Justin Davis

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 Room http://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/who-stole-the-amber-room/ Radio Lab: Nazi Summer Camp http://www.radiolab.org/story/nazi-summer-camp/ Next books for the podcast: I'll Give You the Sun I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition Questions? Comments? We'll take them! Facebook: www.facebook.com/YaHearMeShow Twitter: @YaHearMeShow E-mail: yahearmeshow@gmail.com Blog: yahearmeshow.blogspot.com Theme song is "Overthrown" by Josh Woodward. More of his music can be found at www.joshwoodward.com Cover art by Justin Davis

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.com Twitter: @YaHearMeShow Facebook: www.facebook.com/YaHearMeShow Theme song is "Overthrown" by Josh Woodward. More of his music can be found at www.joshwoodward.com Cover art by Justin Davis

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 Meyer Contact us: E-mail: yahearmeshow@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/YaHearMeShow Twitter: @YaHearMeShow Music - "Overthrown" by Josh Woodward. Free download: joshwoodward.com/song/Overthrown Cover art by Justin Davis

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.com Twitter: @YAHearMeShow Facebook: www.facebook.com/YAHearMeShow Music - "Overthrown" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/Overthrown Cover art by Justin Davis