Midwest Lit Fest: Claribel Ortega

About this event

Kids, parents, teachers, and fans! Come meet Claribel Ortega, whose book "Witchlings" (Scholastic) was an Instant NYT Bestseller, a USA Today Bestseller, and #1 Indie Bestseller. Her graphic novel "Frizzy" with Rose Bousamra was winner of the 2023 Pura Belpré Award for Children's Text, The 2023 Eisner Award and an Indie Bestseller. Claribel’s debut middle grade novel "Ghost Squad" is a New York Times Bestseller and is being made into a feature film. Her latest book "Witchlings: Scepter of Memories" released in September 2025 from Scholastic. Claribel Ortega will discuss her books and her journey to becoming a writer. This talk is geared for kids but adults are welcome to attend. Midwest Lit Fest celebrates reading, storytelling, and creativity, designed to inspire young minds to explore their own voices through art and writing. Children in grades K-8 along with their teachers and caregivers are invited to individual interactive sessions with Jerry Craft, Vashti Harrison, Claribel Ortega and several local authors and illustrators as well as the Meet & Greet on Oct. 2 where all will be present. This is a free event for adults and for kids in grades K-8. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program. Registration is required. The supervising adult(s) must also register. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org to request accommodation. Requests must be made at least five business days before the activity or event.

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