Yes, absolutely! I finally got my first dummy done to apply to @pbrisingstars.bsky.social last year, then I got my query package done to submit to #KidLitGN back in October. I think there is an element of FOMO that helps motivate me. Like, get it done now or wait another year! #kidlitchat

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An announcement for a submission to an event called Pitchfest.

I submitted a story idea to Pitchfest. Nothing like a deadline to get things done!
No matter what happens at the Pitchfest, the first “issue” is done. So whether I end up crowdfunding it or it gets picked up, it exists! More images/videos soon.
#kidlit #graphicnovel #pitchfest #kidlitgn #bookpitch

MAY 4 #IndiePit @Indie_Pit (X)
MAY 23 #WIPPit @wippit.bsky.social
MAY #PitDark @PitDark_ (X)
JUL 24 #questpit @questpit.bsky.social
SEP 15 #LatinxPitch @latinxpitch.bsky.social
OCT #KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social
NOV 4 #questpit @questpit.bsky.social

Sending off queries is both a huge relief and absolutely terrifying.

Hoping for some query magic for this vengeful sprite.

#AmQuerying #SeekingRep #GraphicNovelPitch #MiddleGrade #KidLit #Illustration #KidsComics #KidLitGN

The pitches are coming down Monday, Nov. 10, so get the information you need by noon EDT. #KidLitGN

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#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #rosella #picturebookart #kidlitgn

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Sheryl Bearman and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am currently looking for representation. www.pbibooks.com
#kidlitgn #kidlitart #author #illustrator #gn #pb

Just a few more days to find collaborators at #KidLitGN:

Happy Kidlit Art Postcard Day! The wind in Tasmania, Australia has brought in some beautiful things this season.

#kidlitartpostcardday #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookart #kiteflying #childrensbookillustration #rosella #picturebookart #kidlitgn

Collaboration Opportunity at KidLitGN – KidLitGN

Don't forget about the collaboration opportunity at #KidLitGN. GN creators, find a critique group or collaborators. Reply to the comments of people looking for collaborators and/or ask for your own. kidlitgn.com/2025/10/30/c...

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The 2025 #KidLitGN pitch event is over. The KidLitGN team has spent hours of their own time and resources to create and sustain this event, and we'd like you to meet them, plus get info about a continued opportunity for GN creators on our website. See this article: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FD

#KidLitGN 's 2025 pitch event is done. GN creators, the pitches will stay up over to weekend so you can collect any info you need. If you want to participate in our collaboration event, leave your pitches up and read the following for info on how to participate:

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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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Thank you Rebecca Williamson @rebeccaw04.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event at kidlitgn.com

Today is the last day! GN creators, check out our post about collaboration opportunities. #KidLitGN #pitch

#KidLitGN 's pitch event officially ends tomorrow, however, we want to offer you all a chance to network and possibly find a collaborator. Reply to your current pitch saying something like, "open to collaboration," then specify what you are looking for, e.g. illustrator, letterer, colorist, etc.

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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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Thank you to Sarah Dillard and Grace Scheipeter for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event!

Articles – KidLitGN

Thank you @torvaanser and @darelseow for taking the time to share your knowledge with #KidLitGN.
Find the full article at: kidlitgn.com/articles/ #kidlitgn kidlitgn.com/articles/

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

Oh, and if you queried me recently as part of #DVPit or #KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social make sure to check your spam folder for emails from Query Tracker or Query Manager. I’ve sent several requests the past few weeks that haven’t gotten responses yet.

Ghostly Encounters . . .when you least expect it. And at the #ABLArtFest with @andreabrownlit 

#ABLArtFest kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitgn #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #autumn #trickortreat #halloween #toothbrush

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Agent, Editor, & Publisher Submission Guidelines – KidLitGN

#Agents, #editors & #publishers you still have time to find your next amazing GN client amongst the 181 pitches on the #KidLitGN website: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... The pitch event ends Oct. 31 #pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels

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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.

Thank you to @annmrose.bsky.social, @andreaagency.bsky.social, and @annaolswanger.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event!

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Thank you Marissa Brown, Julie Romeis Sanders and @ericagoeshome.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event.
@pippinproperties.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlit #pitch

Thank you @janechunlit.bsky.social, Lane Clarke, Meghan McCullough, and Kate Fletcher for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event! @candlewickpress.bsky.social #kidlit

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

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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
kidlitgn.com/2025/10/15/t...

Just over 24 hours left. We've had 40 requests from agents and editors, so get your pitch in soon. #KidLitGN #kidlit #graphicnovel #pitch