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@charlenedraws.bsky.socialSep 26, 2026, 2:35 PM

Bumping my own post here for #kidlit #kidlitgn people to toss in their thoughts.

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 26, 2026, 12:45 AM

Agent Tip:
Robyn Chapman is a senior editor at First Second and proprietor of Paper Rocket Minicomics. Her published projects include American Cult and the Mini Memoir Project.
📅 CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
📅 Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

To Robyn Chapman: Three biggest mistakes with pitches?Not having a good idea of what age group your book is written for. Also, not including comp titles, or bad comp titles. Your comp titles should be fairly recent and have good sales numbers. And generally, the author should have a similar platform as you. If you're a debut author, be cautious about only comping to famous bestsellers. From, Robyn Chapman.
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 2:44 PM

Only a few entries to far. Thanks to those of you who have replied and shared! Much appreciated. #KidLitGN

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 2:43 PM

Only a few entries so far. Keep them coming and thanks to those who have replied and shared. Much appreciated. #KidLitGN

@johnell.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 7:13 PM

I love Scrivener. It has multiple comics script options, plus the snapshot features means I don't have to lose any drafts, but can keep every chapter in its own place. I barely utilize all its tricks, but I still find it extremely helpful. Now's your chance to win a free copy on #KidLitGN:

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 5:05 PM

Win a Scrivener License for MacOS or Windows: wp.me/pcVwAl-2kn

A big thank you to Scrivener @scrivenerapp.bsky.social for their sponsorship of #KidLitGN’s annual pitch event, which opens in 2 weeks. See kidlitgn.com for details.
#prize #pitch #graphicnovels

Graphic of a person typing on a keyboard, with the Scrivener logo in a speech bubble. In a floating speech bubble in the upper left corner, it reads "Prize Drop! 2 weeks until the pitch event." In the upper right corner is the KidLitGN logo and the words "Post your Pitch 10/3 to 10/7".
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 12:56 AM

Hollie Michaels is an agent at Martin-Newmans Literary Management.
🗓️ CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3–7
🗓️ Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7–31 #kidlitgn #pitchevent #kidlit #kidscomics #pitching

Graphic with a curious looking kid asking: Dear Hollie Michaels, What are the three biggest mistakes with pitches? The answers: 1. Talking about theme and mood, but not what the project is about. 2. Using comps that are old or classics. 3. Illustrating only character designs and not showing sample pages.
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 5:38 PM

Agent Tip:
Robyn Chapman is a senior editor at First Second and proprietor of Paper Rocket Minicomics. Her published projects include American Cult and the Mini Memoir Project.
📅 CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
📅 Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Robyn Chapman: What makes a pitch effective?The sample pages are key-- they're the part of the pitch I go to first. The storytelling, pacing, and dialogue need to be strong. The art needs to be a good fit for the age group, and a good fit for the publisher you're pitching to.
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 5:39 PM

Win an Inspiroy 2 L pen tablet from HUION: wp.me/pcVwAl-2k5

A big thank you to #huion for their continued sponsorship of #KidLitGN’s annual pitch event, which opens in 3 weeks. See kidlitgn.com for details.
#prize #pitch #graphicnovels

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 8:37 PM

Agent Tip:
Hollie Michaels is a Literary Agent at Martin-Newmans Lit. She is the author of Golda and Ezra, and The Bad News Bestie.
📅 CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
📅 Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Hollie Michaels: What genres in each age category would you like to see more of?Honestly, I'm wide open. I'm looking for the kid appeal. Would my second grader pick that book up? Would my middle schooler refuse to return the book to the library? I want something kids won't want to put down. From, Hollie Michaels.
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 1:24 PM

Only a few hours left to enter. This contest closes at 8 pm ET tonight (Sep. 14). Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX on #KidLitGN’s website at: wp.me/pcVwAl-2iG

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 5:54 PM

Agent Tip:
Robyn Chapman is a senior editor at First Second and proprietor of Paper Rocket Minicomics. Her published projects include American Cult and the Mini Memoir Project.
📅 CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
📅 Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Robyn Chapman: Why would editors attend a pitch event when agents are submitting queries to them already?A pitch event is a convenient way to discover new talent, and I don't have to worry about writing rejection letters. (Writing rejection letters is one of the worst parts of the job.) I can only skim a broad range of work and only reach out to the creators I'm interested in. And there's always a chance I'll discover the next big author, long before anyone else does. That's the dream! From Robyn Chapman.
@johnell.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 9:33 PM

There's a few days left to enter:
#kidlit #KidLitGN #childrensbooks #graphicnovel #pitchevent

johnelldewitt.com/2026/09/11/w...

@michelleslin.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 1:04 AM

Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX on #KidLitGN's website at https//wp.me/pcVwAI-2iG

Thank you to Clip Studio for their continued sponsorship of #KidLitGN's annual pitch event.

Entries must be in by 8 p.m. EDT on Sept. 14. The winner will be announced on KidLitGN.com Sept. 16.

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 5:09 PM

Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX at: wp.me/pcVwAl-2iG

A big thank you to Clip Studio Paint for their continued sponsorship of #KidLitGN’s annual pitch event, which is one month away. See kidlitgn.com for details.
#clipstudiopaint #prize #pitch

@johnell.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 1:56 PM

If you want a chance to win a 12-month license for Clip Studio Paint EX, head over to #KidLitGN 's website to enter: kidlitgn.com/2026/09/09/w... @kidlitgn.bsky.social

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 5:08 PM

Agent Tip:
Hollie Michaels is a Literary Agent at Martin-Newmans Lit. She is the author of Golda and Ezra, and The Bad News Bestie.
📅 CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
📅 Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Hollie Michaels: What should illustrators consider when creating the art file for their pitch?Make sure you are sharing color samples and/or strong sketches with clear line work. Learn whatever magic spell you need to get it small enough to upload/send around but not look like it's low resolution. From, Hollie Michaels