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.

The title of the graphic is Big Changes For KidLitGN. A yellow background with the KidLitGN logo in the left corner and a list of the new changes including: new partnerships, new options for authors, collaborations, new archive option, and a call to action to see the website for details.
A pop up picture of Andrea Colvin plus text reminding everyone that her article will be appearing on KidLitGN.com on May 7.
A text bubble burst in green that says "thank you" on an orange background with the kidlitgn logo of two kids in the bottom left corner with a speech bubble that says "We love that you stopped by and found some pitches you liked!"
A text bubble burst that says "thank you" on an orange background with the kidlitgn logo of two kids in the bottom left corner with a text bubble that says "We love that you stopped by and found some pitches you liked!"
A text bubble burst that says "thank you" on an orange background with the kidlitgn logo of two kids in the bottom left corner with a text bubble that says "We love that you stopped by and found some pitches you liked!"
A text bubble burst that says "thank you" on an orange background with the kidlitgn logo of two kids in the bottom left corner with a text bubble that says "We love that you stopped by and found some pitches you liked!"
Two kids, one in a witch hat, hold drawing supplies over a background of spiderwebs and stars. The text reads: #kidlitGN pitch event Trick or Treat, Get your Goodies... Good pitches that is! Graphic novel pitch party ends October 31!
"Thank you" in a star-burst bubble with the KidLitGN logo in the bottom left corner saying "We love that you stopped by and found some pitches you liked!"
The girl in the KidLitGN logo wears a witch hat and the boy holds up a pencil and paint brush. They announce a trick-or-treat surprise. A spider web is in the bottom left corner with a skull in it. Another spider web is in the upper right corner with a spider dangling from it. A bat is flying in the bottom right corner.
This video shows images of picture book pitches at kidlitgn.com.
Thank you Michael Green from Marble Press
Thank you Maura Kye-Kasella from Don Congdon
Thank you Ann Rose of Tobias Agency
Post text is overlaid on a comic style orange background with POW zigzags
GIF: Jim Carrey in a grey wig looking riveted and eating popcorn
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 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"
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.
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!
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
The KidLitGN logo and the phrase Q&A plus some question marks in bright colors are superimposed on a starry dark background.
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 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.
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
Logo: KIDLITGN followed by two happy child creators. Bright text over a blue starry background reads Q&A, with question marks below.
Q: Can I post my #MG or #YA novel? A: Is it a graphic novel? If so, YES! If it's traditional prose, NO. There are other pitch events that are a better fit. Try MG hub, Skypitch, or Bluepit.
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 2 weeks away! Working Hard on your pitch? Take moment to read a special guest article by literary agent Janna Morishima.
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!
Kid Lit GN Q&A ? ? ?
Q: I'm assembling a traditionally-formatted MG GN pitch for editors, but I understand submissions are 5mb max file, plus text maybe? A: You will submit 600 characters for the pitch + a 5mb single art file, which may contain as many images as you like! It's a good idea to show your sequential art ability, so having a spread from your project works, or a page and character study.
Congrats to our Prize #1 Winner Teresa Robeson from #KidLit GN
Get Noticed + Win Prizes! Images of the three huion tablet styles (four total prizes) we're giving away with KidLitGN, the pitch event for graphic novels.
We compiled a bunch of helpful info in the next graphics! # KidlitGN Pitch Event is 3 weeks away! kidlitgn.com
The KidLitGN Logo is superimposed on blue starry background. A large, yellow, Q&A followed by colorful question marks are below.
short video shows gift boxes over a blue background and announces that participants in the KidlitGN pitch event can win a HUION Kamvas 13 drawing tablet. Thanks to Huion for sponsoring. There is no narration.
Just 4 Weeks until #KIDLITGN - Agents+Editors want your graphic novel pitch! A happy looking canine and a determined child work on drawing a comic on a wooden table. Art by Mira Garcia @bitingnclawing
Text at top reads:Want a SNEAK PEAK at this year's prizes? kidlitgn.com/articles Parachutes with gifts attached have tags reading HUION, Clip Studio Paint. At the bottom is the KidLitGN logo - Pitch Event Graphic Novels for Kids *pb thru ya*
The Kidlit GN logo (the words KidLitGn in red and orange comic font, followed by two excied kids holding books and art supplies) In big bold letters, Q&A and ????
An anime style character making a determined and excited face stands on top of a green vehicle while holding a book - "Comix". The vehicle's bucket is filled with 4 brightly colored sharpened pencils and has "Kid Lit G N" in the windows. Rob Luckett http://luckettopia.com social media is essentially @robluckett on most of the things bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robluckett.bsky.social insta: https://www.instagram.com/robluckett/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robluckett twitter: https://x.com/robluckett
Three kids, two girls and one boy, create art together while two cats join in the fun.
The Logo for KidLitGN: Orange and red letters with black outline spell Kid Lit GN. Two excited children, one with purple hair and a book, and the other with black hair and holding drawing tools, follow the GN.
A librarian (a Black nonbinary person with red cat-eye glasses and an N95 mask) stands at the library desk, speaking to two teens (one a white person with green hair and the other a brown femme with curly brown hair in a wheelchair). The Librarian says, "I've been working on a YA comic... and I think it's ready to pitch at #kidlit GN in 7 weeks!" Below this, highlighted text reads #KidLitGN 2025 Pitch event starts September 28!
On a blue background, a comic style person with blue hair points a paintbrush at yellow text. Calling All Artists: Showcase your talents in this year's pitch event adverts! Submit by Aug. 20.
A comic style page. At the top, a blue motion burst with red and orange letters: KidLitGN.com and two kids holding books and drawing tools. In a yellow frame: 2025 Pitch Event; KidLitGN is the premier annual pitch event for writers and illustrators of kids through young adult graphic novels, designed to get their manuscripts in front of agents and editors. The pitch event starts the first Wednesday of October each year and is open for editors, agents, and publishers to review and request throughout the month of October. Creators: Load your Pitch Sept 28th-Oct 1st. Only 8 weeks away! Editors and Agents, review pitches Oct 1st - Oct 31st 2025