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Claribel A. Ortega
@claribelortega.com
NYT Best-selling raccoon enthusiast 🦝
Witchlings 4: Scepter of Memories out 9.16.25
I wrote Ghost Squad, the Witchlings series & the Eisner & Pura Belpré winning graphic novel Frizzy 🐓
https://linktr.ee/claribelortega
Oooo love this
FROZENxWICKED

To free-spirited 13y/o Harriet, living Happily Ever After as a queen feels horrible. But if she unleashes her powers to break free of the Book of Fate, she’ll break the kingdom. Can she embrace her true self even if it means defying her sister, the Fairy Godmother?

#DVpit #MG #F #ND
October 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Halfway into #DVpit 2025 & we've been trending all day!
Not only are we seeing great pitches, but great community!
Special shout out to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social @katchowrites.bsky.social @claribelortega.com
If you have any questions, check out dvpit.carrd.co
#writersky #booksky #artistsky
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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#DVpit is trending as the #1 hashtag right now! Despite our technical difficulties you all are doing amazing!
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Today is #PreDV, the pitch practice event before #DVpit! Post your pitch drafts with #preDV from 8AM-8PM ET

Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on!

Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends!

more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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what a relief 🥀

#comics #diarycomics
August 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
First substack post 🤗
open.substack.com/pub/claribel...
Why I Write About Friends & Rats
Definitive proof that I am a word witch
open.substack.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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🌟 From treasure hunts to survival stories, fantastical odysseys to cross-country road trips, these 75 2025 middle grade books are sure to take readers on an adventure they won't forget! 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/75-2025-midd... #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
July 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore in New York, NY - August 29th

A Seriously Spooky YA panel featuring @ryanlasala.bsky.social @claribelortega.com and @megelison.bsky.social

Tickets here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/ya-panel-d...
July 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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If you loved K-Pop Demon Hunters, here are book recommendations by amazing Korean authors: K-Pop Themed, High Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Contemporary, MG Fantasy, Mythology.
#kpopdemonhunters #bookrecommendation
July 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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the cafe experience
July 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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My debut novel YEAR OF THE MER (about the gruesome aftermath of The Little Mermaid) is part of B&N's pre-order sale! From July 8-11, members get 25% off using code PREORDER25

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/year-of-th...

And now, coffee.
July 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I first emailed my agent about the idea for Witchlings in 2018. Book one released in 2022, and today I started writing the fifth and final book of the series. I can’t believe it’s almost time to say goodbye to these characters 😭 #booksky
July 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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There’s a 25% off preorder sale at Barnes & Noble right now for premium & rewards members. You can grab Until the Clock Strikes Midnight on here if you’re one of those and want it! Thanks!!

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/until-the-...
July 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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every single person I know who’s excited about generative AI is the most boring person you’ve ever met
July 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It is *so* difficult for marginalized authors to break into publishing let alone succeed (especially these days) We need all the encouragement and good news we can get, so I will keep posting about my accomplishments PROUDLY. I’m not policing my tone for anyone. Don’t like it, close your eyes 🤷🏻‍♀️
July 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Just saw an update on an art commission for a *secret* thing I’ll be announcing pretty soon and I’m so excited 😆 #booksky
July 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
My Huntrix t-shirt has arrived now just gotta wait for my derpy tiger plush !
July 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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more of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NEW: The country's top medical and public health professional societies are suing RFK Jr for unlawful anti-science changes to government vaccine guidelines.
July 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Me being proud of my accomplishments (which have been very hard won btw) has nothing to do with your own insecurities. I genuinely hope you find success and happiness but I won’t make myself smaller for your comfort. That’s your problem to solve.
Why don't you rub the salt in the wound harder love

I don't hate people that are successful in life, genuinely love that for you, but this is so snobby and in your face it's so disrespectful
July 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Hi friends 👋🏽 #booksky #authorsky
July 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Love Witchlings by @claribelortega.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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If you want "A middle grade fantasy that can replace HP. Preferably with a diverse cast of characters." We suggest Witchlings by @claribelortega.bsky.social‬: multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1... #AskALibrarian
Witchlings — Multnomah County Library
Witchlings — Ortega, Claribel A., — "Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fled...
multcolib.bibliocommons.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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✨Please help me spread the word as I try to raise $15K for families ASAP

I will be doing a 50-page YA SFF intensive limited to 20 authors this summer for #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraising. It will be epic!!!✨

www.32auctions.com/organization...
Full Manuscript Critique - MG or YA
Auction item 'Full Manuscript Critique - MG or YA' hosted online at 32auctions.
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May 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM