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#KCS Anthology contributor. Team member for #KidLitGN, a pitch event for kids-YA GN creators. johnelldewitt.com

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Thank you  Michael Green from Marble Press

Thank you Michael Green from Marble Press

Thank you @marblepress.bsky.social for visiting KidLitGN.com and finding some pitches you liked!

08.10.2025 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a penguin is sticking its head out of a hole next to a note that says read this and you will get good luck for five years ALT: a penguin is sticking its head out of a hole next to a note that says read this and you will get good luck for five years

Follow the link to read our interview on #KidLitGNโ€™s website with DIFFERENCE ENGINE, an independent comics publisher based in Singapore that's breaking into the US market.
kidlitgn.com/2025/10/08/c...
#pitch #kidlit #graphicnovel

08.10.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GIF: Jim Carrey in a grey wig looking riveted and eating popcorn

GIF: Jim Carrey in a grey wig looking riveted and eating popcorn

#KidLitGN's pitch window is officially closed. #Agents, #editors & #publishers, you have until Oct. 31 to browse the pitches at kidlitgn.com !
Reply to pitches you are interested in w/ sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...

#pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels

02.10.2025 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post text is overlaid on a comic style orange background with POW zigzags

Post text is overlaid on a comic style orange background with POW zigzags

Calling all #agents, #editors, and #publishers of #graphicnovels for #kids through YA!

Check out all the fantastic stories pitched at KidlitGN.com , now through October 31... and don't forget to request! There are over 150 #pitches from over 125 #creators!

02.10.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Agent, Editor, & Publisher Submission Guidelines โ€“ KidLitGN

#Agents, #Editors, & #Publishers, #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event is officially open! kidlitgn.com/submission-d....

Reply to the pitches you are interested in with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...

#pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels

01.10.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite An online course on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

GN creators, lit agent Janna Morishima, founder of @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social is offering a course that looks amazing: kidscomicsunite.com/how-to-launc...
#kidlit #graphicnovels #kidscomics

01.10.2025 14:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A double-hung window has a sound effect that says "CREEEEAK" and is showing movement.   In the top left is the KidlitGN logo.  Over the window and sound effect the image reads "We don't want to creep you out... but the window for pitching at kidlitgn.com CLOSES  October 1, 11:59 EDT".

A double-hung window has a sound effect that says "CREEEEAK" and is showing movement. In the top left is the KidlitGN logo. Over the window and sound effect the image reads "We don't want to creep you out... but the window for pitching at kidlitgn.com CLOSES October 1, 11:59 EDT".

HEY THERE CREATORS!
We don't want to creep you out... but the window for pitching your #kidlit #gn at KidLitGN.com closes *tomorrow* - Oct 1 at 11:59pm EDT.

Join the 100+ creators who've already posted!

30.09.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Barney's Storycomic is a great resource for GN and comics creators.

30.09.2025 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Three of mine are there. Two script pitches and one collaboration with @nicoleharwood.bsky.social.
Good luck to all who pitch!

30.09.2025 18:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The pitch window for #kidlitGN is OPEN! Editors and Agents can start reviewing pitches on Oct 1. Start here - KIDLITGN.com - and pitch now on our website.

The pitch window for #kidlitGN is OPEN! Editors and Agents can start reviewing pitches on Oct 1. Start here - KIDLITGN.com - and pitch now on our website.

GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com

The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!

#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics

29.09.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
KidLitGN: The Free Pitch Event That Changes Careers
YouTube video by StoryComic KidLitGN: The Free Pitch Event That Changes Careers

So grateful to Barney Smith @storycomic.bsky.social for inviting Michelle Lin and I to his show to talk about KidLitGN's upcoming pitch event.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sihq...
@kidlitgn.bsky.social #kidlitgn #pitch

26.09.2025 21:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You have until 8 pm EDT tonight to enter to win. And the pitch window is open. We've already got over 50 pitches up at KidLitGN.com
#kidlitgn #kidlit #pitch #pitchevent

29.09.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
LATE BIRD is sick of Early Bird getting all the worms--and all the glory. But don't worry, Late Bird has a plan. Forget the alarm clock, this calls for a catapult. Look out world, here comes Late Bird!

Brooke Baum
brookebaum.com

Image 1: Three panel sequence of a small blue bird looking for worms and getting progressively angry. He says, "Nothing. Nothing! NOTHING!"

Image 2: The same small blue bird looking tired and sweaty and saying "I made it!" with the terms gasp, wheeze, huff, puff next to him

LATE BIRD is sick of Early Bird getting all the worms--and all the glory. But don't worry, Late Bird has a plan. Forget the alarm clock, this calls for a catapult. Look out world, here comes Late Bird! Brooke Baum brookebaum.com Image 1: Three panel sequence of a small blue bird looking for worms and getting progressively angry. He says, "Nothing. Nothing! NOTHING!" Image 2: The same small blue bird looking tired and sweaty and saying "I made it!" with the terms gasp, wheeze, huff, puff next to him

After an amazing summer, today officially marks the last day of my PBRS mentorship and the beginning of my #amquerying journey! I'm jumping right in and just posted my pitch to the #KidLitGN site! I'm so excited to say, starting tomorrow, I'm officially seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #pb

29.09.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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hiccup from how to train your dragon giving a thumbs up and the words good luck below him ALT: hiccup from how to train your dragon giving a thumbs up and the words good luck below him

Got two pitches up for the #KidLitGN pitch event! Good luck to everyone entering. @kidlitgn.bsky.social

29.09.2025 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
KidLitGN: The Free Pitch Event That Changes Careers
YouTube video by StoryComic KidLitGN: The Free Pitch Event That Changes Careers

So grateful to Barney Smith @storycomic.bsky.social for inviting Michelle Lin and I to his show to talk about KidLitGN's upcoming pitch event.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sihq...
@kidlitgn.bsky.social #kidlitgn #pitch

26.09.2025 21:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Welcome to New Subscribers Plus Resources forย All First, a big thank you to all those who opted into my newsletter through the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology. And a thank you to those of you who've been following me for a while. This isn't the post I intended to write, but I have two time sensitive opportunities I wanted to share. The first is for kidlit graphic novel creators, or those who want to create graphic novels, or even anyone interested in marketing tips.

Welcome to New Subscribers Plus Resources forย All

First, a big thank you to all those who opted into my newsletter through the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology. And a thank you to those of you who've been following me for a while. This isn't the post I intended to write, but I have twoโ€ฆ

26.09.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Still time to enter to win #kidlitgn

26.09.2025 01:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#editors and #agents - looking for great #graphicnovels for #kids?

#KidlitGN is a month-long pitch event where you can browse fantastic projects by #Kidlit creators, for #picturebook through #YA.

Gallery Opens October 1!

25.09.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Art by Robert Luckett shows a spiky-haired anime style kid standing on top of a dump truck filled with giant pencils. The windows say "Kid Lit GN". 

The child says "The Pitch window opens soon! Ready?" 

In the background there's a POW bubble that says "6 Days" and a KidlitGN logo. In a cloud below, it says Post Your PItch 9/28-10/1

Art by Robert Luckett shows a spiky-haired anime style kid standing on top of a dump truck filled with giant pencils. The windows say "Kid Lit GN". The child says "The Pitch window opens soon! Ready?" In the background there's a POW bubble that says "6 Days" and a KidlitGN logo. In a cloud below, it says Post Your PItch 9/28-10/1

#Kidlit Graphic Novelists, you've got SIX DAYS to prepare your SIX HUNDRED CHARACTER #PITCH (and a 5mb image, optional) for #KIDLITGN - Pitch Event for Graphic Novels for kids.
kidlitgn.com for guidelines!

#editors & #agents looking for great #graphicnovels read on

art:@robluckett.bsky.social

25.09.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The KidLitGN logo and the phrase Q&A plus some question marks in bright colors are superimposed on a starry dark background.

The KidLitGN logo and the phrase Q&A plus some question marks in bright colors are superimposed on a starry dark background.

#KidLitGN Q&A

Q: Will I publicly post my #kidlit #graphicnovel pitch on socials?

A: NO! KidlitGN is no longer are a social media event. You'll upload your 600 character #pitch + optional 5mb image to kidlitgn.com in the appropriate category, and #editors and #agents visit it there to request.

25.09.2025 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Art by Mira Garcia shows a anthropomorphic pup holding paper and smiling at a child who's happily drawing a comic with crayons. 
with a earth toned background. The KIDLITGN logo is at the top. 

In poppy bubbles: 1 Week Left! #kidlitgn post your pitch 9/28-10-1
Will your pitch be ready?
we can't wait to see your stories.

Art by Mira Garcia shows a anthropomorphic pup holding paper and smiling at a child who's happily drawing a comic with crayons. with a earth toned background. The KIDLITGN logo is at the top. In poppy bubbles: 1 Week Left! #kidlitgn post your pitch 9/28-10-1 Will your pitch be ready? we can't wait to see your stories.

HEY GN CREATORS!
There's just ONE week left to prepare your pitch for the #KidLitGN gallery.

Editors and Agents are adding contact info- they're getting ready for YOUR PITCH!

We can't wait to see your stories.
How to Pitch: kidlitgn.com/general-info...

art : @bitingnclawing.bsky.social

24.09.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Win a  KAMVAS SLATE 11 Tablet with sponsor Huion (logo) and KidLitGN (logo) the pitch event for graphic novels

An image of a drawing tablet with art popping off the screen is in between the logos

Win a KAMVAS SLATE 11 Tablet with sponsor Huion (logo) and KidLitGN (logo) the pitch event for graphic novels An image of a drawing tablet with art popping off the screen is in between the logos

Last #prize drop! Win a Kamvas Slate 11 tablet from HUION, a sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators.

Enter to win (even if you're not pitching!): kidlitgn.com/2025/09/24/w...

Pitching opens 9/28

#kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent #illustrators

24.09.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Congrats, @rogermcm.bsky.social

23.09.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Logo: KIDLITGN followed by two happy child creators. 
Bright text over a blue starry background reads Q&A, with question marks below.

Logo: KIDLITGN followed by two happy child creators. Bright text over a blue starry background reads Q&A, with question marks below.

#KidlitGN Q&A

Q: Do I need a FULL manuscript to pitch?

A: Unless you're an illustrator-only, YES. Editors and agents are ready to request full manuscripts! If you're not ready, don't worry. We'll be here next year, ready for your story!

23.09.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
KidLitGN โ€“ Hosting Pitch Events For Creators of Kids through YA Graphic Novels

#KidlitGN Q&A

Q: Can I pitch a #YA (young adult) Graphic Novel?

A: YES! Please do! We have a category just for YA projects in our #pitch gallery (opens September 28, 2025!)

kidlitgn.com for pitch guidelines!

23.09.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats to the Clip Studio Paint EX winner Roger McMullan @rogermcm.bsky.social

GN creators, the pitch window opens Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. at kidlitgn.com
#kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent

23.09.2025 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

9 more hours to enter #kidlit

22.09.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's still time to enter to win:

19.09.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CLIP STUDIO PAINT - More powerful drawing. Your go-to art studio, fully packed with customizable brushes & tools. Available on Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, and Android.

Prize drop #3!
Win a 12-month license to the fantastic Clip Studio Paint EX- software built for making comics!
Enter: kidlitgn.com/articles/

Clip Studio Paint is a long-time sponsor of #KidLitGN 's pitch event! www.clipstudio.net/en/

#kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent #illustrators

17.09.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Prize drop #3. Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX. See here: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FJ
@clipstudio.bsky.social is a long-time sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators:

GN creators, the pitch window opens Sept 28.
#kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent

18.09.2025 00:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

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