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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 18h

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

Thank you Michael Green from Marble Press

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 19h

Follow the link to read our interview on #KidLitGN’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

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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

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 6d

#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

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

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 6d

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!

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 7d

#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

Agent, Editor, & Publisher Submission Guidelines – KidLitGN

kidlitgn.com

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 7d

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

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!

kidscomicsunite.com

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 8d

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!

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 8d

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

KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 8d

Barney Smith, founder of @storycomic.bsky.social has 100s of resources for GN/comics creators. See this interview with Barney for more: wp.me/pcVwAl-1E3
Find Barney @:
storycomic.com
instagram.com/storycomic/
storycomic.podbean.com
#kidlitgnhttps://wp.me/pcVwAl-1E3

Tips from Storycomics – Interview with Barney Smith – KidLitGN

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 8d

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

KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 8d

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!

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 9d

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

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.

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 12d

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

KidLitGN: The Free Pitch Event That Changes Careers

YouTube video by StoryComic

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 10d

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

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

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 9d

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

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 12d

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

KidLitGN: The Free Pitch Event That Changes Careers

YouTube video by StoryComic

www.youtube.com

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to New Subscribers Plus Resources for 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…

Welcome to New Subscribers Plus Resources for 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.

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 13d

Still time to enter to win #kidlitgn

KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 14d

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

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 13d

#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!

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 13d

#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

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 13d

#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.

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 14d

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

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 14d

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

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JohnellD @johnell.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats, @rogermcm.bsky.social

KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 15d

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

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 15d

#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!

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 15d

#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!

KidLitGN – Hosting Pitch Events For Creators of Kids through YA Graphic Novels

kidlitgn.com

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