JK, It’s Magic – A bi-weekly podcast in which two bookish besties, Jessie and Kelly, read YA fantasy through a critical lens

About the Podcast

JK, It’s Magic formed when two ladies met at the library and discovered they had a bajillion things in common — particularly a profound love of reading. These two ladies then decided to take their love of all things bookish to the next level, and share that love with all of you by creating a space to talk about YA fantasy in a critical way. We hope that this podcast becomes a platform to discover new worlds, facilitate deeper engagement with our favorite books, and encourage others to take part in the journey.

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About J & K

Jessie

co-host

Hi! I'm Jessie, the J half of JK, It's Magic. I've been reading fantasy books since I was eight years old and gifted Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by my godmother when I was in 2nd grade. Ever since then, I've been delving into new worlds and living in magical places through the characters in books. Books are my happy place!

I majored in English at JMU (go Dukes!), studied book publishing at Pace University, and I’m currently studying to become a book witch (librarian) at UIUC. I'm always surrounding myself with books, in any form I can get.

I love knitting, crocheting, and cuddling with my wonderful cat, Lainey, the official podcat. I love bonding with Kelly over our love of books, and sharing that love with all of you. Come hang out with me on twitter, and ask me anything!

Kelly

co-host

Hi, internet! I’m Kelly, the second half of JK, It’s Magic. A tea-loving Ravenclaw and feminist killjoy, I’ve been reading pretty much everything I can get my hands on for as long as I can remember, but fantasy has always had a special place in my heart since discovering Harry Potter waaaay back in 1998.

I have and MA in Spanish and Latin American Literature, and I’m currently completing my PhD in Iberian and Latin American Literature with a certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies and Critical Theory. Most days, I split my time between writing my dissertation on Iberian science fiction and teaching Spanish/literature to university students. For me, being an educator is the highest honor. I also volunteer/agitate for those affected by the United States’ unjust, racist, and carceral immigration system.

I love knitting, tarot, mornings, memes, growing plants, and snuggling my doggos Starbuck and Helo (“Hee-low” — any Battlestar Galactica fans out there?!).