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

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…

Still time to enter to win #kidlitgn

#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!

#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

#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.

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

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

Congrats, @rogermcm.bsky.social

#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!

#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!

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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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

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

Just TWO WEEKS til #kidlitGN's #pitch event opens for #Authors and #Illustrators of #graphicnovels for kids thru YA!  Guest Article by Janna Morishima to get you motivated! wp.me/pcVwAl-1Hq And a big thank you to @marigoltart.bsky.social for the art! #ki#kidlitr#graphicnoveli#PitchEvent

#KidlitGN Q&A Q: Can I post my #MG or #YA novel? A: Well, no, unless it's a graphic novel or hybrid! We love the enthusiasm - there is a pitch event called MG Hub that's geared to #prose #novels. Hybrid novels are okay though, such as Hugo Cabret. Here's MG Hub's link: mghubpitch.com

#KidLitGN Pitch Event Q&A Q: Why do I need a completed manuscript if the pitch is only 600 characters and one 5mb image? A: Editors and agents are already signing up to view the pitch gallery - getting a request means sending your full manuscript/proposal! #pitchparty #kidlit #graphicnovel #gn

QUESTION: I have an agent. Should I pay attention to the #kidlitgn Pitch Event? ANSWER: YES! Agented graphic novel creators have a place to pitch. Each year we get requests of agented graphic novelists from editors! Got a question? Ask! #qA #AMA #kidlit #pitch #gn #graphicnovel

Author-illustrator @cesarlador.bsky.social shares how KidLitGN helped him find his agent+publisher. cesarlador.substack.com/p/how-a-shor... Cesar is answering questions! Ask him how to better your chances of getting noticed during the upcoming #kidlitGN #pitch event!

Win an Inspiroy 2 S pen tablet from Huion Two winners will be selected and you can enter to win until 8 p.m. EDT on Sept. 15. See here to enter: wp.me/pcVwAl-1Gf GN creators, load your pitches on Sept 28 at kidlitgn.com #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels

Congrats to our PRIZE #1 Winner - @teresarobeson.com won a KAMVAS 13 drawing tablet!

Amazing prizes! Thank you, Huion!

3 Week Countdown to #KidLitGN's pitch event!. GN creators, get your pitches ready and begin loading them on Sept. 28. You have until 11:59 EDT on Oct. 1 to get your pitches in. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent Make a plan with our Helpful Info-Graphics! More info at kidlitgn.com

Janna is a fabulous teacher. Definitely a bonus to attend one of her classes. @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social @kcsanthology.bsky.social

Excited to see the two collaborations I have in the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio anthology now in print. The anthology will be available through POD soon. You can follow the release for that here: kidscomicsunite.com/anthology/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mww_... @kcsanthology.bsky.social

4 weeks to go until agents and editors view your work! Pitches loading Sept 28. Share our “How to Pitch” page: kidlitgn.com/general-info... #kidlitgn #pitch #kidscomics Art by Mira Garcia @bitingnclawing.bsky.social - thank you!!

🎉 PRIZES ! Pitch your #comic style PB to win great stuff & get seen. to win an AWESOME Kamvas 13 drawing tablet from HUION! Thank you to #HUION for sponsoring #KidLitGN 's pitch event. All the info: wp.me/pcVwAl-1Fr #PitchEvent #KidLit #Giveaway #graphicnovel #illustrators

Enter to in a Kamvas 13 from Huion. You don't have to be entering the pitch event to enter the contest. You only have until Sept. 8 to enter. #kidlitgn #kidlit

New to KidLitGN? Ask a question, get an answer! Q: I'm a #writer teamed with an #illustrator - can we post concept art for our pitch?  A: YES! Teams can post a #pitch with art! Choose 1 creator to post and include both names.  www.kidlitgn.com #AMA #KidLitGN #PitchEvent #KidsComics #Kidlit

#Agents, encourage your clients to enter the agented sections of #KidLitGN's pitch event. #KidLitGN #kidlit #literaryagents #illustrators #graphicnovels

#KidLitGN 5 Week Countdown — It's art time! Combine 2–3 scenes in one file for your graphic novel pitch for early readers through YA! Event opens Sept 28. Learn more: www.kidlitgn.com art by Rob Luckett @robluckett.bsky.social / luckettopia.com - THANKS ROB!! #pitch #graphicnovels #kidlit

Q: I have an agent. Should I pay attention to the #KidLitGN Pitch Event? A: YES! Agented #graphicnovel #creators there are spaces for you. Each year we get requests of agented graphic novelists from editors! For more info on the pitch event, starting Sept. 28, AMA or: kidlitgn.com/2025/08/01/k...

Yes! Agented GN Creators can enter. We get requests in those categories, but get the fewest entries by creators each year, so your chance of being seen is really high. #LiteraryAgents, #Agents, encourage your GN clients to enter. #KidLitGN

Find our more about Maria at: mariyagoltseva.wixsite.com/portfolio www.instagram.com/marigoltart/ bsky.app/profile/mari...

Thank you to Maria Goltseva @marigoltart.bsky.social for her design, which you'll be seeing on our #KidLitGN social media promotions for our upcoming pitch event. Read our post for more info: kidlitgn.com/2025/08/21/guest-artist-feature-maria-goltseva/ #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels #illustators

Did I mention that I'm obsessed with this pig from this modern Don Quixote story featuring a video game obsessed kid. Read the full 10-page comic, written by @johnell.bsky.social and illustrated by me, at tapas.io/series/Chanc... #comic #cover #art #illustration #kidscomics #Tapas #Kickstarter

Doesn't Chancho just look portentous? He's clearly trying to impress you, so you'll subscribe and like his 10-page comic adventure. Read and subscribe at: tapas.io/series/Chanc... Written by: @johnell.bsky.social Illustrated by: Me #OC #art #artist #kidscomics #comics #Tapas #illustration #pig

No kidding. This was based on an early reader story I developed years ago, so cutting it down to 10-pages was rough! Nicole was up for the task, though, and it turned out amazing. Check it out here (and "liking" it will help): tapas.io/episode/3628...

#KidLitGN's pitch event is coming up! See kidlitgn.com for details. Thank you to Mira García for the art! Website: bitingnclawing.wordpress.com Social media: @bitingnclawing.bsky.social @bitingnclawing #kidlit #pitchevent

Nicole and I have been collaborating on a 10-page comic for Tapas and she nailed it. Check out her amazing artwork. It was so fun working together on this.

Illustrators, if you want to get more visibility for your art and help the volunteer team that runs KidLitGN, check out this opportunity: kidlitgn.com/2025/07/28/c... #kidlit #kidlitgn #illustrators #pitchevent

8 weeks away. Get more info at: kidlitgn.com #kidlitgn #kidlit #graphicnovels #illustrators

A brief post whereupon I eschew any high-falutin' mumbo jumbo in favor of keeping it real.

A brief post whereupon I eschew any high-falutin' mumbo jumbo in favor of keeping it real.

#KidLitGN's pitch event opens in two months, but GN creators can load pitches before that. Please see the article for details: kidlitgn.com/2025/08/01/k... #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent

Illustrators, if you have the time and want to share your art with a wider audience, here's a good opportunity: #kidlitgn #kidlitart #illustrators #kidlit #kidlitgnart

We had almost 200 pitches at last year's pitch event and 80 requests from agents, editors, and publishers, so get ready for our 2025 pitch event this October: kidlitgn.com/2025/06/20/k... #kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels

Boosting again. #graphicnovels #kidlitgn #kidlit