Episode 255: Let’s Talk YA with Amie Kaufman

July 8, 2026

In episode 255 of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:

Let’s Talk YA with Amie Kaufman

International bestselling author Amie Kaufman joins Allison and Megan for a chat about trends in young adult fiction, why genre fiction works so well for teens, and what makes a book feel quintessentially Australian – even when it’s set in space. Plus, we’re highlighting a new opportunity to join our team

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Let’s Talk YA with Amie Kaufman

‘Red Star Rebels’ by Amie Kaufman

‘Lady’s Knight’ by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

‘One Knight Stand’ by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

‘The Waiting Place’ by Megan Jacobson (pre-order for August)

‘Unhallowed Halls’ by Lili Wilkinson

‘Yours From The Tower’ by Sally Nicholls

‘Ghost Bird’ by Lisa Fuller

‘Eleanor Jones is Not Drowning’ by Amy Doak

‘Change of Plans’ by Sarah Dessen

‘Shapes of Love’ by L.V. Peñalba

‘Don’t Forget To Smile’ by Ariane Beeston

‘Drawing Nudes While Making Other Plans’ by Zoe Gaetjens

‘Counting Down With Theodore Brown’ by Daniel Devenney

‘A Flash In The Dust’ by Meg Caddy (Interview with Meg Caddy in episode 251)

About Amie Kaufman

Amie Kaufman is a NYT and internationally bestselling author, whose multi-award winning work is published in nearly thirty languages. She has authored or co-authored 18 YA novels and five middle-grade novels.