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KidLitGN
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KidLitGN is an annual pitch event for writers and illustrators of middle grade and younger graphic novels. The pitch event starts on the first Wednesday of October each year you can find us at kidlitgn.com.
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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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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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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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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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#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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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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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 @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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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 9, 2025 at 2:36 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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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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Thank you, #agents for stopping by kidlitgn.com! We love that you found some pitches you liked!
Thank you Maura Kye-Kasella from Don Congdon Thank you Jenna Satterthwaite from Storm Literary Agency Thank you Katie Erickson from Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Thank you agents for stopping by kidlitgn.com! We love that you found some pitches you liked!
Thank you Ann Rose of Tobias Agency Thank you Anna Olswanger of Olswanger Literary Thank you Michelle Witte from Mansion Street Literary Agency Thank you Andrea Morrison of Writers House
October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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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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October 2, 2025 at 10:04 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
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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!
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".
September 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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#KidlitGN Pitching Woes: add your questions below!

Q: I'm having trouble pasting my bio in the comments. Help!

A: You may have invisible characters bumping your char. count over the 600char. limit. Try stripping formatting before pasting (ctrl+\).
Workaround: type it directly into the comments.
A masked librarian (femme, Black) stands behind a library counter. Two students (non-binary, white, green hair, and femme, dark long hair, wheelchair) look surprised. Their text bubbles read: Trouble uploading your pitch? We're here to help! Below is the KidLitGN logo. Art by Sarah E. Steinberg originally for the webcomic "Chaotic Good and the Banned Bookmobile"
September 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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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.
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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GN creators, you can load your pitches starting tomorrow. Agents, editors, publishers, only 4 days away until the #KiLitGN pitch even opens for viewing at kidlitgn.com #kidlit #pitch
A group of kids and cats illustrated in kidlit style work hard on reading, writing, and drawing. Illustration by Maria Goltseva. #KidlitGN Pitch Event is 4 days away!
September 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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5 more days until agents, editors, and publishers can view pitches at kidlitgn.com !!!

#GN creators, you can load your pitches at 8 a.m. EDT Sept. 28 until 11:59 EDT Oct. 1

Thanks to Tom Rolim for the art: www.instagram.com/tom_rolim

#kidlitgn #kidlit #comics #graphicnovel #pitch
Tom Rolim's art: two kids soaring away on a book into a starry sky. Will your pitch be ready? 5 days left! KidlitGN post your pitch 9/28-10/1
September 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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#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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September 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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#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

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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
September 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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...

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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.
September 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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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
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
September 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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#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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September 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM