New York Times bestselling author Claribel Ortega knows about world building. She's been doing it since she was a child when she first discovered The Sims, the popular video game that lets you build entire communities and lives and determine how they play out. In this discussion, Claribel shares her experiences with the addicting game, the surprisingly emotional moments when her Sims die, and how it helps her create magical worlds that readers can lost themselves in.

The second half of the conversation is all about her stunning new middle grade graphic novel, Frizzy, which is all about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls.

They also talk about their shared connection and friend of the show, Ryan La Sala! You have to check out this discussion!

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