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Claribel A. Ortega
@claribelortega.com
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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 🐓
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alexandrazlazar.bsky.social Alexandra Z. Lazar @alexandrazlazar.bsky.social · Oct 8
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
#DVPit Rules -#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors -Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET -Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project) -Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio. -Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag) -A like from an agent = a query request -A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent -A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions -Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches -Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.
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
#PreDV September 29, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET Practice your #DVpit pitches using #preDV! Give fellow #DVpit hopefuls feedback on their pitches. Got o dvpit.carrd.co for more info
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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what a relief 🥀

#comics #diarycomics
b&w comic strip. title reads: if this heart could talk panel 1: "you loved me" one hand holds a daisy, the other plucks a petal panel 2: "you loved me not" more petals are plucked panel 3: "you never loved me" one hand balls into a fist, crushing the daisy, scattering the petals
August 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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A Slow Burn Life
open.substack.com/pub/claribel...

#writing #personalessay #authorsky
A Slow Burn Life
Loving in the in-between
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August 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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First substack post 🤗
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Why I Write About Friends & Rats
Definitive proof that I am a word witch
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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
A compilation of 21 book covers of middle grade books being published in 2025. Books featured include Will's Race For Home, Chloe Vega and The Agents of Magic, Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest, Time Lions and The Chrono-Loop, A Hero's Guide To Summer Vacation, At The Edge of Lost, The Treasure of Ocean Parkway, Inside The Park, One Wrong Step, The Bloodstone Thief, The Princess Swap, Asterwood, Vanya and The Wild Hunt, An Encantadora's Guide To Monstros and Magic, Encounter At Owl Rock, Keepers of the Marsh, Maggie and The Story Shadows, Confessions of a Junior Spy, Press 1 For Invasion, Space Chasers and Ivy and Forest Rewrite The World.
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:

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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
Reading Recommendations if you loved watching K-Pop Demon Hunters K-Pop Themed Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo XOXO by Axie Oh I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho Wish Upon a K-Star by Kat Cho Contemporary: Meet Me At Blue Hour by Sarah Suk Made in Korea by Sarah Suk Not Your Average Jo by Grace K. Shim Fantasy & Myth: Wicked Fox by Kat Cho Lia Lark by Jenna Yoon Dreamslinger by Graci Kim The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim High Fantasy Prophecy by Ellen Oh Last of the Talons by Sophie Kim The Floating World by Axie Oh The Last Tiger by Julia Riew & Brad Riew Dark Fantasy And the River Drags her Down by Jihyun Yun Historical A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur The Silence of Bones by June Hur
July 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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the cafe experience
a comic about a small cat getting a coffee and paying way more than they expected to pay.
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
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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-...
A page in a notebook detailing the B&N preorder sale with pictures of the Until the Clock Strikes Midnight cover and commissioned art. It’s not well done. I really had no idea there was a sale and B&N probably won’t even stock it sooooo
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
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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
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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
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Obligatory "it's my birthday; buy my book" post
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The Dead Withheld
Check out The Dead Withheld - <strong>MEET DIZZY CARTER: </strong></p><strong>Private investigator. </strong></p><strong>Blues enthusiast. </strong></p><strong>Deadwalker witch. </strong></p><p></p><p...
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July 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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My Huntrix t-shirt has arrived now just gotta wait for my derpy tiger plush !
three members of the fictional kpop girl group Huntrix posing with their weapons
July 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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more of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
luckytran.com Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jul 7
NEW: The country's top medical and public health professional societies are suing RFK Jr for unlawful anti-science changes to government vaccine guidelines.
APHA Joins Leading Medical Professional Societies, Patients Sue HHS, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Unlawful, Unilateral Vaccine Changes AAP, ACP, APHA, IDSA, MPHA, and SMFM Join Together to Stop Assault on Public Health Today, the American Public Health Association (APHA) joins the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Physicians (ACP), Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Massachusetts Public Health Alliance (MPHA), Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and a pregnant physician, filed suit in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to defend vaccine policy, and to put an end to the Secretary’s assault on science, public health and evidence-based medicine.
July 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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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.
mentalbox.bsky.social MentalBox (Comms Open) @mentalbox.bsky.social · Jul 7
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
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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...
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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!!!✨

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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