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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#DVpit is trending as the #1 hashtag right now! Despite our technical difficulties you all are doing amazing!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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

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rose b. @rosebdraws.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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

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Jen @popgoesthereader.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🌟 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.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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...

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Asian Author Alliance @asianauthors.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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

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Stefscribbles @stefscribbles.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

the cafe experience

a comic about a small cat getting a coffee and paying way more than they expected to pay.

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L. D. Lewis, Sea Witch Apologist 🧜🏾‍♀️ @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 08/07/2025

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.

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 08/07/2025

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

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Alechia Dow @alechiadow.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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

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Mary Kenney @marykgames.com · 07/07/2025

every single person I know who’s excited about generative AI is the most boring person you’ve ever met

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 07/07/2025

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 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 07/07/2025

Just saw an update on an art commission for a *secret* thing I’ll be announcing pretty soon and I’m so excited 😆 #booksky

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 07/07/2025

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

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

more of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 07/07/2025

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.

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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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

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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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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

✨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...

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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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Cait @feelinmyshelf.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Everyone should read @claribelortega.bsky.social Witchlings.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Shout out to the disabled community for always showing up, always being on the right side of history and justice, always willing to put their bodies on the line, all for the cause of making sure *everyone* has the basic dignity of health care.

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Call me Boba! @bookzandnails.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

❗Warning, flashing GIF❗ I thought I was in a slump but I'm just needing a stimulating read tonight. @claribelortega.bsky.social the girl the robot is hitting the spot. #CurrentRead

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wall e and eve from the movie wall e are swimming in a pool

Alt: wall e and eve from the movie wall e are swimming in a pool

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Alechia Dow @alechiadow.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

COVER REVEAL!! My YA cozy romantasy about a fairy and an agent of misfortune competing for a magical mentorship, Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, comes out 2/3/2026 from Feiwel & Friends. Art by peach.pod, design by Meg Sayre! Preorder now!! bookshop.org/p/books/unti...

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Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

"Use AI or get left behind" ok, leave me behind, I'll be here in the library, doing actual research, citing real publications, writing my own words, not being replaceable by a bullshit artist algorithm that's destroying the environment.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/04/2025

The moment Mohsen Mahdawi was released from ICE custody in Vermont.

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 30/04/2025

🦝Cover reveal!!!!🦝 Ten raccoons in a trench coat delivered the Witchlings 4 cover to the Scholastic offices last night so here it is at long last!! Art by @lazyfishy.bsky.social Design by Christopher Stengel You can pre-order now at WitchlingsWorld.com ✨ #booksky #kidlit

The cover of Witchlings: Scepter of Memories by Claribel A. Ortega, featuring three girls and two wolf-like creatures on a magical pastel background

Four books from the Witchlings series by Claribel A. Ortega displayed on a magical pastel background. The newest book, Witchlings: Scepter of Memories, is featured at the top. The other three books, Witchlings, The Golden Frog Games, and House of Elephants, are shown below

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candice @spinnellii.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

there’s a group of Black young men on tiktok trying shit for the first time around the city 😂 they went to pilates a few days ago. and have been to salsa lessons, to try matcha and some other stuff lol i hope a brand does something with them soon cuz this is so wholesome lmao

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I just turned this book in :) so here are some final stats: Days spent writing: 70 Average words per day: 1,287 Best day: 6,475 words Worst day: -241 words Word goal: 90,000 Final count: 91,987 I'm really proud of myself and I'm reallllly excited to think about something else for a few weeks haha

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Bethany @bethanyrobison.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

New @claribelortega.bsky.social available to put on hold at my local library 💙📚

Screenshot of Libby app showing THE GIRL AND THE ROBOT by Oz Rodriguez and Claribel Ortega available to place on hold

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 23/04/2025

If you're looking forward to the fourth Witchlings book you can pre-order it now and get 25% off at @barnesandnoble.com 🐉🚋✨🧙🏼‍♀️ #BookSky #Witchlings #WriterSky www.claribelortega.com/witchlings#s...

A colorful ad for Witchlings: Scepter of Memories at Barnes & Noble. It shows a pink feather and offers 25% off with the code PREORDER25.

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Claribel A. Ortega @claribelortega.com · 22/04/2025

Finished the first draft of my next graphic novel this past weekend. Still need to do a quick pass before I turn it in but I’m so excited for you all to read! So many fun moments for sims players (but also it’s my saddest book yet ) #twtkya #booksky #writersky

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Maggie Boxey Writes @maggieboxey.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I saw a post recommending alternatives to that one TERF author who wrote about a school for wizards- here’s my haul for research purposes 📚 for my kids of course 😉😉 jk totally for me too #momsky #booksky

3 books together on my bed. Gorgeous variety of middle grades & YA. I can’t do the cover art justice w my low energy brain.
Here’s the titles:
This poison heart by Kalyn Bayron
The Vanquisher by Kaylyn Bayron
Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega

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Peace Zodanou @peacezodanou.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Instead of giving that terf any additional attention, I'm going to share three of my favorite middle grade series.

AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS
by
B.B. ALSTON

A young Black girl with big curly hair is reaching for a bright blue globe surrounded by specters of various animals.

THE MARVELLERS by DHONIELLE CLAYTON

Three kids stand in front of a huge and majestic school. Above the school are transports zipping along thick cables.
Each kid is wearing a long white coat. Two are holding animals and the one in the center is a Black girl carrying a dark flame.

WITCHLINGS
By CLARIBEL A. ORTEGA

Against the background of Ominous menacing eyes are three girls. One with pink hair, another with jet black hair and the last with bouncing brown hair. All three are surrounded by swirling colorful magical powers.

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Marieke Nijkamp @mariekeyn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Hey Blueksy, if you're looking for magic books and magic school books that *aren't* horribly exclusionary, let me share some fantastic examples with you. #BookSky 💙📚

A hand holding up a stack of books in front of blurry bookshelves. The books are, from top to bottom:

LIKE A CURSE by Elle McNicoll
ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN by Tolá Okogwu
MIA AND THE LIGHTCASTER by Janelle McCurdy, illustrated by Ana Latese
WITCHES OF BROOKLYN by Sophie Escabasse
WITCHLINGS by Claribel Ortega
THE MARVELLERS by Dhonielle Clayton
THE GRIMOIRE OF GRAVE FATES edited by Hanna Alkaf and Margaret Owen

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Jes & Cin @jesncin.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Fanart for Frizzy graphic novel by @claribelortega.bsky.social and @rosebdraws.bsky.social !! 🧡💛

Main character (from the graphic novel Frizzy) Marlene, a young Dominican girl with very curly hair that takes up nearly the whole illustration. She has earrings on each ear and wears a jacket with stripes. Behind her are clouds and sky.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky

returning october 2025
#DVPit
now on bluesky
40+ participating agents & editors (and counting)
follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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Julie C. @juliecatchyname.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I love @claribelortega.bsky.social’s Witchlings series. It really scratches an itch for a cozy, magical world that touches on community and injustice. 🌌🐸🪻🪿🦋(no moth emoji)

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jaylin @starlitanomaly.art · 11/04/2025

DVPIT ON BLUESKY LETSGOOOO

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Ryan La Sala @ryanlasala.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The first look at my next book is LIVE! 🌊🫧💧People Magazine has the exclusive cover reveal for The Dead of Summer, along with a (really horrific) excerpt! Check it out below and lemme know what you think :)

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