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Book Club for Kids

A Conversation with Claribel Ortega

Oct 31, 2023
Claribel Ortega, a writer who loves writing fantasy and has been writing about witches for a long time, discusses the lessons that can be learned through fantasy books and the sense of safety in exploring challenging themes in a fictional setting. She also talks about her love for writing witch books and her desire to publish a series set in 80s New York City.
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  • Fantasy books provide a safe space to explore real-life fears and emotions while gaining insights into human interactions.
  • Claribel Ortega shares her fascination with witches and her desire to publish a series featuring witches who can fix things with magic.

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Lessons Learned through Fantasy

Clara Bell Ortega shares her love for writing fantasy and the lessons that can be learned from it. She explains that fantasy books provide a safe environment to confront and learn from real-life fears and emotions. Exploring themes in a setting far removed from reality allows readers to feel secure while gaining insights into human emotions and interactions.

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