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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.
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Recent Episodes
S4E12 Summer Reading with Mark Smith
his episode includes a discussion of summer reading recommendations that includes:Tenderfoot by Toni Jordan Gary LonesboroughGraham AkhurstJared ThomasSalt River Road by Molly SchmidtOver This…
S4E11 Margot McGovern on This Stays Between Us
This episode includes a discussion of This Stays Between Us by Margot McGovern, a contemporary young adult horror novel that explores friendship, fear, and power. It also references other reading and…
S4E10 Linda and Marly Wells on Desert Tracks
This episode includes a discussion of Desert Tracks, a time travelling novel about young people in central Australia, the historical legacy of racist policies and the relationship between history and…
S4E9 Ange Crawford on How to Be Normal
This episode includes a discussion of How to Be Normal, as well as reading recommendations including:Someone Like Me: An anthology of non-fiction by Autistic writersObernewtyn by Isobelle…
S4E8 Prue Bon / Booklisting
This episode includes a discussion about booklisting with Prue Bon, and focuses on these titles:The Year the Maps Changed by Danielle BinksRabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina NannestadOutlaw…
S4E7 Chemutai Glasheen on I am the Mau
Chemutai Glasheen is a sessional academic at Curtin University, as well as a teacher and author. She writes fiction aimed at young readers, drawing inspiration from her background and passion for…
S4E6 Erin Gough on Into the Mouth of the Wolf
Erin Gough is a fiction writer living on Gadigal land in Sydney, whose award-winning work has been published globally. She is the author of three books for young adults: The Flywheel, which won the…
S4E5 National Reconciliation Week with Dr Lilly Brown
This episode includes a discussion with Dr Lilly Brown, CEO of Magabala Books, as well as reading recommendations including:My Place by Sally MorganLove Unleashed by Melanie SawardDr Anita HeissStory…
S4E4 Kay Kerr's authentic writing on neurodiversity
Kay Kerr is an autistic journalist and author who writes fiction and non-fiction that explores the oftentimes surreal life experiences of neurodivergent young people. She has published two Young…
S4E3 Solli Raphael on Starlight
Solli Raphael is an award-winning author, poet, advocate, and acclaimed keynote speaker. His latest book, Starlight, aims to guide self-discovery and expression in kids and teens.This episode…
S4E2 Keshe Chow on The Girl with No Reflection
In this episode of YA Book Stack, Karys is joined by Keshe Chow (she/her), a #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy, romance, and speculative fiction. Born in Malaysia, Keshe moved to…
S4E1 Summer Reading with Emily Gale
Karys McEwen is a school librarian, children’s author, bookseller, vice president of the Victorian branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and education advisor for the Melbourne Writers…
S3E9 Robyn Dennison on Blind Spot
Robyn Dennison joins Emma for YA Book Stack to chat about her debut novel, Blind Spot. Blind Spot was shortlisted for the Text Prize in 2021. 'Intense' seems to be a fitting word to describe the…
S3E8 Will Kostakis on We Could Be Something
In the first YA Book Stack interview for 2023, Will Kostakis shares his inspiration for his new novel, We Could Be Something. The book is marketed as a ‘rollercoaster’ about two young men, each on…
S2E7 Holden Sheppard on The Brink
Holden Sheppard's The Brink doesn't shy away from delving into material that is relevant to the lives of young people. From mental health, masculinity, family and friendships to sexuality and love,…
S2E6 Malla Nunn on Sugar Town Queens
Listen in to Emma and Malla Nunn’s chat about her new YA release, Sugar Town Queens. Set in South Africa against the backdrop of a community grappling with the last impacts of apartheid and deep…
S2E5 Poppy Nwosu on Hometown Haunts
YA Book Stack is back for 2022! Poppy Nwosu, editor of the recently published horror tales anthology, Hometown Haunts: #LoveOzYA Horror Tales, joins Emma to traverse through what is scary and what…
S1E4 Anna Whateley on Peta Lyre's Rating Normal
Peta Lyre is far from typical but she tries hard to appear so by following a series of well-crafted rules and routines dictated by her psychologist to assist with blending in. Through Peta Lyre’s…
S1E3 Gary Lonesborough on The Boy from the Mish
On the Mish, Jackson’s Aunty and his annoying little cousins spend another hot Australian summer. This time, his Aunty brings a mysterious boy with a troubled past, Tomas, to stay. Jackson and Tomas’…
S1E2 Rawah Arja on The F Team
Rawah Arja's The F Team follows ‘The Wolf Pack’ as their school is threatened with closure due to poor enrolment numbers and a declining reputation. Tariq Nader and his friends are required by their…
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YA Book Stack has published 21 episodes since July 2021, covering topics in Arts, Books.
YA Book Stack is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 45m.
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