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JohnellD
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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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My copy of the #KCSAnthology is finally here!
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A big thank you to @magshang.bsky.social and @cesarlador.bsky.social, for collaborating with me.

Info on how to get your own copy here: kidscomicsunite.com/anthology/
Unboxing Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology
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November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Today is the last day! GN creators, check out our post about collaboration opportunities. #KidLitGN #pitch
kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · Oct 1
#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
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October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Thank you Rebecca Williamson @rebeccaw04.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event at kidlitgn.com
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October 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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#agents and #editors, there still time to review and select pitches at kidlitgn.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Thank you Jessica Mileo @jessmileo.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event at kidlitgn.com
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October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Thanks to Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN's pitch event at kidlitgn.com.
Agents and editors, you still have a few more hours to stop by. #kidlit
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October 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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#KidLitGN News Flash. Even though our pitch event ends tomorrow, GN creators have another opportunity. We're all about collaboration, so if you're interested in using your pitches to find a collaborator, check out this article: kidlitgn.com/2025/10/30/c...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Thank you to Sarah Dillard and Grace Scheipeter for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event!
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October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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One day left!
kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 18d
Agents and editors, if you stopped by before Oct. 15, check out the pitches at KidLitGN.com again. We had an extended pitch window with about 30 new pitches added. #KidLitGN
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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#Agents, #editors & #publishers you have 5 days to find your next amazing GN client/project at #KidLitGN's pitch event: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... Our 2025 #pitch event ends Oct. 31!

#pitchparty #kidlit #graphicnovels
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October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Yay!!!
October 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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GN creators pitching at #KidLitGN, we have a submissions guideline page where some agents and editors have been leaving their sub guidelines for those interested in subbing to them in general. Please vist: wp.me/PcVwAl-R for that info.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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#Agents, #Editors, & #Publishers, #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event is 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
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October 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Thank you @janechunlit.bsky.social, Lane Clarke, Meghan McCullough, and Kate Fletcher for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event! @candlewickpress.bsky.social #kidlit
October 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Thank you Marissa Brown, Julie Romeis Sanders and @ericagoeshome.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event.
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#kidlit #pitch
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October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Thank you to @annmrose.bsky.social, @andreaagency.bsky.social, and @annaolswanger.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event!
October 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Stop by our blog to learn more about collaboration.
Melanie Lee and Arif Rafhan discuss their award-winning, middle-grade comic book trilogy that celebrates family and acceptance, while introducing children to concepts of ageing and dementia. #kidlit #kidlitgn #pitch
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October 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Just a few more hours left to enter. This opportunity ends at 11:59 pm EDT tonight (Oct. 15). We are up to 46 requests by agents and editors. #kidlitgn #kidlit #pitch #kidlitart #graphicnovel
kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · Oct 9
Hey #KidLitGN creators, we have an early treat. One more week to pitch! After requests to open the event a few days more, we did, for one week. Please subscribe to our website so we can keep you informed and share the pitch event on your socials. kidlitgn.com/2022/08/29/s... #kidlit
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October 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Just over 24 hours left. We've had 40 requests from agents and editors, so get your pitch in soon. #KidLitGN #kidlit #graphicnovel #pitch
kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · Oct 9
Hey #KidLitGN creators, we have an early treat. One more week to pitch! After requests to open the event a few days more, we did, for one week. Please subscribe to our website so we can keep you informed and share the pitch event on your socials. kidlitgn.com/2022/08/29/s... #kidlit
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October 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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You have until Wednesday at 11:59 pm to take advantage of this extension. We're now over 160 pitches on the site and still several days to go until the #KidLitGN pitch event ends. Visit kidlitgn.com for details and spread the word.
28 requests already from agents and editors. #kidlit #graphicnovel
October 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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KidLit GN Pitch event PREVIEW! #editors, #agents, take a look at what's waiting at kidlitgn.com!

#kidlitgn #pitchevent #pitch #graphicnovels #comics
October 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Still a few more days left to get a picth in during this bonus pitch window
kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · Oct 9
Hey #KidLitGN creators, we have an early treat. One more week to pitch! After requests to open the event a few days more, we did, for one week. Please subscribe to our website so we can keep you informed and share the pitch event on your socials. kidlitgn.com/2022/08/29/s... #kidlit
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October 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Thank you @marblepress.bsky.social for visiting KidLitGN.com and finding some pitches you liked!
Thank you Michael Green from Marble Press
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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.
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#pitch #kidlit #graphicnovel
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October 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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#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
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October 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM