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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 12, 2026, 6:22 PM

Q&A with Hollie Michaels, literary agent at MNLM.

Big thank you to Hollie for the tips we've been dropping over the course of the event.

Agents & editors view kids-YA graphic novel pitches at kidlitgn.com/submission-d...

#kidlitgn #pitchevent #kidlit @hbmichaels.bsky.social

Question: Dear Hollie Michaels: What is the most important thing to keep in mind when you create GNs for children? Answer: Is this graphic novel a book a kid/teen wants to carry around with them? Are my hooks and story strong? Are my characters layered? Does my art tell the story and keep the reader engaged?
@hopepit.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 5:26 PM

One month until our next event!

Join us in uplifting visions of hope & resililence 🌱🌞

💫 Look for the light coming through the cracks of this crumbling empire ✨

#pitchevent #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #clifi #solarpunk #hopecore #artsky #clifi #musicsky #indigenousfuturism #afrofuturism

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 7:58 PM

Thanks to #editor Ivan Taurisano for stopping by #KidLitGN's #pitchevent!

#kidlt #childrensliterature #kidsgraphicnovels #kidlitart #pitch @firstsecond.bsky.social

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 7:21 PM

Thanks to #agent Ian Lendler for stopping by #KidLitGN's #pitchevent!

#kidlt #childrensliterature #kidsgraphicnovels #kidlitart #pitch

#McKinnonLiterary

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 3:46 PM

Thanks to #agent Hollie Michaels for stopping by #KidLitGN's #pitchevent!

#kidlti #childrensliterature #kidsgraphicnovels #kidlitart #pitch @hbmichaels.bsky.social

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 3:00 PM

Thanks to #agent Andi Twaddle for stopping by #KidLitGN's #pitchevent and kidlitgn.com!

#pitch #kidlit #kidlitart #graphicnovels #graphicnovelsforkids @booksbytwaddle.bsky.social

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 2:25 PM

Thank you Madelyn Knecht for stopping by #KidLitGN 's #pitchevent!

@madelynknecht.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

#graphicnovels #kidlit #pitch #pit #childrensliterature

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 12:39 PM

Today is the day! Agents, editors, & publishers view kids-YA graphic novel pitches at #KidLitGN: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...

We have 148 impressive pitches and expect more. You have until October 31 to view and request pitches.

#pitch #pitchevent #graphicnovels #kidlit #kidlitart #kidscomics

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 1:34 PM

See our How to Load a Pitch page for details: kidlitgn.com/blog/
#childrensliterature #pitchevent #graphicnovels #kidlit #kidlitart ##kìdlitartist #childrensbookillustration

@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 5:05 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.
đź“… CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
đź“… Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Hollie Michaels: Why should agented GN creators take advantage of this pitch event?It's always great to put your work out there. You never know who will see it! From, Hollie Michaels
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 1:46 PM

77 stellar pitches already up on #KidLitGN’s website! GN creators, the pitch window is open until Wednesday night (Oct. 7) at 11:59 pm EDT.

Agents, editors and publishers can view at 8 am Oct. 7-Oct. 31.
#pitch #pitchevent #kidlit #kidlitart #graphicnovels #childrenslit #scbwi #kidscomics

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 6:17 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.
đź“… CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
đź“… Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Robyn Chapman: What are the best ways illustrators can attract your attention?Be sure your art style is a good fit for the book's age group. And be careful that your comic pages aren't too text-heavy. From, Robyn Chapman
@ghostpit.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 7:01 AM

We are getting close! We can't wait to see all of you October 30 on Bsky and X from 12 am - 11:59 pm EST/EDT! Get ready to get your ghost on! #GhostPit2026 #GhostPit #ScarySeason #GetYourGhostOn #GrimtheGhostđź‘» #PitchEvent #October30 #Halloween

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 6:36 PM

Agented & Unagented GN creators, load your pitches starting Saturday at #KidLitGN’s pitch event: kidlitgn.com

Agents, Editors, Publishers, view pitches Oct. 7-Oct. 31. Visit kidlitgn.com/submission-det
ails/
to access the pitches.
#kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent #pitching

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@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 8:42 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.
đź“… CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
đź“… Agents and editors view pitches Oct. 7-31

#kidlitgn #kidlit #kidscomics #pitchevent #interview

Dear Hollie Michaels: What are the best ways illustrators can attract your attention in a pitch event?Final art that shows a strong sense of character design, showcasing movement (not a portrait) and strong visual storytelling through layout and color. From, Hollie Michaels.
@kidlitgn.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 12:55 PM

About 11 hours left to enter to win a Scrivener License for MacOS or Windows: wp.me/pcVwAl-2kn

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

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@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.
đź“… CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
đź“… 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 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.
đź“… CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
đź“… 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 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.
đź“… CREATORS PITCH Oct. 3-7
đź“… 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.
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