JohnellD
#KCS Anthology contributor. Team member for #KidLitGN, a pitch event for kids-YA GN creators. johnelldewitt.com
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- Thank you to those who bought the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology, now available on Amazon. If you have time to leave a review, I'd be grateful. Thank you! www.amazon.com/Lets-Go-Comi... @kcsanthology.bsky.social #kidscomicstudioanthology
- Thank you to those who bought the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology, now available on Amazon. If you have time to leave a review, I'd be grateful. Thank you! www.amazon.com/Lets-Go-Comi... @kcsanthology.bsky.social #kidscomicstudioanthology
- Feel free to say something like: "I got a copy of this book from the Kickstarter campaign" or some other acknowledgement of how you got a copy to read.
- Reposted by JohnellD#KidsComicsLetsGo! The culmination of an ambitious project over the last 16 months and a wild #Kickstarter campaign. We can't wait to get our book printed and into the hands of the 246 backers. Thank you for your support! #kidscomics #success #💙📚 #grateful #kidlitart #goal #comics #celebrate
- My copy of the #KCSAnthology is finally here! youtube.com/shorts/rnwX3... A big thank you to @magshang.bsky.social and @cesarlador.bsky.social, for collaborating with me. Info on how to get your own copy here: kidscomicsunite.com/anthology/
- Congrats to the talented creators of the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology. @kcsanthology.bsky.social #kcsanthology
- Reposted by JohnellDToday is the last day! GN creators, check out our post about collaboration opportunities. #KidLitGN #pitch
- #Agents, #Editors, & #Publishers, #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event is officially open! kidlitgn.com/submission-d.... Reply to the pitches you are interested in with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... #pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels
- Reposted by JohnellDThank you Rebecca Williamson @rebeccaw04.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event at kidlitgn.com
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- Reposted by JohnellDThank you Jessica Mileo @jessmileo.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event at kidlitgn.com
- Reposted by JohnellDThanks 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
- Reposted by JohnellD#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...
- Reposted by JohnellDThank you to Sarah Dillard and Grace Scheipeter for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event!
- One day left!
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellD#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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- Reposted by JohnellDGN 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.
- Reposted by JohnellD#Agents, #Editors, & #Publishers, #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event is open! kidlitgn.com/submission-d.... Reply to the pitches you are interested in with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... #pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels
- Reposted by JohnellDThank you @janechunlit.bsky.social, Lane Clarke, Meghan McCullough, and Kate Fletcher for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event! @candlewickpress.bsky.social #kidlit
- Reposted by JohnellDThank 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
- Reposted by JohnellDThank you to @annmrose.bsky.social, @andreaagency.bsky.social, and @annaolswanger.bsky.social for stopping by #KidLitGN 's pitch event!
- Reposted by JohnellDStop 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...
- Reposted by JohnellDJust 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
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellDJust over 24 hours left. We've had 40 requests from agents and editors, so get your pitch in soon. #KidLitGN #kidlit #graphicnovel #pitch
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellDYou have until Wednesday at 11:59 pm to take advantage of this extension. We're now over 160 pitches on the site and still several days to go until the #KidLitGN pitch event ends. Visit kidlitgn.com for details and spread the word. 28 requests already from agents and editors. #kidlit #graphicnovel
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellDKidLit GN Pitch event PREVIEW! #editors, #agents, take a look at what's waiting at kidlitgn.com! #kidlitgn #pitchevent #pitch #graphicnovels #comics
- Still a few more days left to get a picth in during this bonus pitch window
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellDThank you @marblepress.bsky.social for visiting KidLitGN.com and finding some pitches you liked!
- Reposted by JohnellDFollow the link to read our interview on #KidLitGN’s website with DIFFERENCE ENGINE, an independent comics publisher based in Singapore that's breaking into the US market. kidlitgn.com/2025/10/08/c... #pitch #kidlit #graphicnovel
- Reposted by JohnellD#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
- Reposted by JohnellDCalling 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!
- Reposted by JohnellD#Agents, #Editors, & #Publishers, #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event is officially open! kidlitgn.com/submission-d.... Reply to the pitches you are interested in with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... #pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels
- GN creators, lit agent Janna Morishima, founder of @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social is offering a course that looks amazing: kidscomicsunite.com/how-to-launc... #kidlit #graphicnovels #kidscomics
- Reposted by JohnellDHEY 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!
- Barney's Storycomic is a great resource for GN and comics creators.
- Barney Smith, founder of @storycomic.bsky.social has 100s of resources for GN/comics creators. See this interview with Barney for more: wp.me/pcVwAl-1E3 Find Barney @: storycomic.com instagram.com/storycomic/ storycomic.podbean.com #kidlitgnhttps://wp.me/pcVwAl-1E3
- Three of mine are there. Two script pitches and one collaboration with @nicoleharwood.bsky.social. Good luck to all who pitch!
- 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!
- Reposted by JohnellDGN 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
- Reposted by JohnellDYou have until 8 pm EDT tonight to enter to win. And the pitch window is open. We've already got over 50 pitches up at KidLitGN.com #kidlitgn #kidlit #pitch #pitchevent
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellDAfter an amazing summer, today officially marks the last day of my PBRS mentorship and the beginning of my #amquerying journey! I'm jumping right in and just posted my pitch to the #KidLitGN site! I'm so excited to say, starting tomorrow, I'm officially seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #pb
- Got two pitches up for the #KidLitGN pitch event! Good luck to everyone entering. @kidlitgn.bsky.social
- So grateful to Barney Smith @storycomic.bsky.social for inviting Michelle Lin and I to his show to talk about KidLitGN's upcoming pitch event. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sihq... @kidlitgn.bsky.social #kidlitgn #pitch
- Welcome to New Subscribers Plus Resources for All First, a big thank you to all those who opted into my newsletter through the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology. And a thank you to those of you who've been following me for a while. This isn't the post I intended to write, but I have two…
- Still time to enter to win #kidlitgn
- 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
- Reposted by JohnellD#editors and #agents - looking for great #graphicnovels for #kids? #KidlitGN is a month-long pitch event where you can browse fantastic projects by #Kidlit creators, for #picturebook through #YA. Gallery Opens October 1!
- Reposted by JohnellD#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 art:@robluckett.bsky.social
- Reposted by JohnellD#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.
- Reposted by JohnellDHEY 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... art : @bitingnclawing.bsky.social
- Reposted by JohnellDLast #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
- Congrats, @rogermcm.bsky.social
- Congrats to the Clip Studio Paint EX winner Roger McMullan @rogermcm.bsky.social GN creators, the pitch window opens Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. at kidlitgn.com #kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent
- Reposted by JohnellD#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!
- Reposted by JohnellD#KidlitGN Q&A Q: Can I pitch a #YA (young adult) Graphic Novel? A: YES! Please do! We have a category just for YA projects in our #pitch gallery (opens September 28, 2025!) kidlitgn.com for pitch guidelines!
- Reposted by JohnellDCongrats to the Clip Studio Paint EX winner Roger McMullan @rogermcm.bsky.social GN creators, the pitch window opens Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. at kidlitgn.com #kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent
- Prize drop #3. Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX. See here: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FJ @clipstudio.bsky.social is a long-time sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators: GN creators, the pitch window opens Sept 28. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent
- 9 more hours to enter #kidlit
- Prize drop #3. Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX. See here: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FJ @clipstudio.bsky.social is a long-time sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators: GN creators, the pitch window opens Sept 28. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent
- There's still time to enter to win:
- Prize drop #3. Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX. See here: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FJ @clipstudio.bsky.social is a long-time sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators: GN creators, the pitch window opens Sept 28. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent
- Reposted by JohnellDPrize drop #3! Win a 12-month license to the fantastic Clip Studio Paint EX- software built for making comics! Enter: kidlitgn.com/articles/ Clip Studio Paint is a long-time sponsor of #KidLitGN 's pitch event! www.clipstudio.net/en/ #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent #illustrators
- Reposted by JohnellDPrize drop #3. Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX. See here: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FJ @clipstudio.bsky.social is a long-time sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators: GN creators, the pitch window opens Sept 28. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent
- Reposted by JohnellDJust TWO WEEKS til #kidlitGN's #pitch event opens for #Authors and #Illustrators of #graphicnovels for kids thru YA! Guest Article by Janna Morishima to get you motivated! wp.me/pcVwAl-1Hq And a big thank you to @marigoltart.bsky.social for the art! #kidlit #graphicnovel #PitchEvent
- Reposted by JohnellD#KidlitGN Q&A Q: Can I post my #MG or #YA novel? A: Well, no, unless it's a graphic novel or hybrid! We love the enthusiasm - there is a pitch event called MG Hub that's geared to #prose #novels. Hybrid novels are okay though, such as Hugo Cabret. Here's MG Hub's link: mghubpitch.com
- Reposted by JohnellD#KidLitGN Pitch Event Q&A Q: Why do I need a completed manuscript if the pitch is only 600 characters and one 5mb image? A: Editors and agents are already signing up to view the pitch gallery - getting a request means sending your full manuscript/proposal! #pitchparty #kidlit #graphicnovel #gn
- Reposted by JohnellDQUESTION: 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! Got a question? Ask! #qA #AMA #kidlit #pitch #gn #graphicnovel
- Reposted by JohnellDAuthor-illustrator @cesarlador.bsky.social shares how KidLitGN helped him find his agent+publisher. cesarlador.substack.com/p/how-a-shor... Cesar is answering questions! Ask him how to better your chances of getting noticed during the upcoming #kidlitGN #pitch event!
- Reposted by JohnellDWin an Inspiroy 2 S pen tablet from Huion Two winners will be selected and you can enter to win until 8 p.m. EDT on Sept. 15. See here to enter: wp.me/pcVwAl-1Gf GN creators, load your pitches on Sept 28 at kidlitgn.com #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels
- Reposted by JohnellDCongrats to our PRIZE #1 Winner - @teresarobeson.com won a KAMVAS 13 drawing tablet!
- Amazing prizes! Thank you, Huion!
- Win an Inspiroy 2 S pen tablet from Huion Two winners will be selected and you can enter to win until 8 p.m. EDT on Sept. 15. See here to enter: wp.me/pcVwAl-1Gf GN creators, load your pitches on Sept 28 at kidlitgn.com #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels
- Reposted by JohnellD3 Week Countdown to #KidLitGN's pitch event!. GN creators, get your pitches ready and begin loading them on Sept. 28. You have until 11:59 EDT on Oct. 1 to get your pitches in. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent Make a plan with our Helpful Info-Graphics! More info at kidlitgn.com
- Janna is a fabulous teacher. Definitely a bonus to attend one of her classes. @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social @kcsanthology.bsky.social
- Thank you to lit agent Janna Morishima for her insights in our bonus #KidLitGN post this week. See the article for info on a free masterclass Janna is teaching at the end of September: kidlitgn.com/2025/09/08/t... #kidlit #graphicnovels #PitchEvent #illustrators #kcsanthology #kidscomicsunite
- Excited to see the two collaborations I have in the Let's Go!: A Kids Comics Studio anthology now in print. The anthology will be available through POD soon. You can follow the release for that here: kidscomicsunite.com/anthology/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mww_... @kcsanthology.bsky.social
- Reposted by JohnellD4 weeks to go until agents and editors view your work! Pitches loading Sept 28. Share our “How to Pitch” page: kidlitgn.com/general-info... #kidlitgn #pitch #kidscomics Art by Mira Garcia @bitingnclawing.bsky.social - thank you!!
- Reposted by JohnellD🎉 PRIZES ! Pitch your #comic style PB to win great stuff & get seen. to win an AWESOME Kamvas 13 drawing tablet from HUION! Thank you to #HUION for sponsoring #KidLitGN 's pitch event. All the info: wp.me/pcVwAl-1Fr #PitchEvent #KidLit #Giveaway #graphicnovel #illustrators
