Kids Comics Pitchfest 2025 Showcase
Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents. A panel of judges (click here to see the juror list) select the top pitches. Projects are archived here so that industry pros may view them and discover new talent.
French Fry Club
Twin sisters Roxy and Trixie Monroe are prepared for a new life in Twilight Valley, the perfect small town. Behind all the manicured lawns, flawless homes, and delightful families there is a scary secret that the DEKO Corporation wants to hide. What happens when a club of unsuspecting members takes aim at finding the truth? Roxy discovers the town might not be what it seems when she detects mystifying clues and strange connections: from a questionable painting of the town’s founders, to an odd girl who roams school hallways, and a missing star student. While Trixie is engulfed with opportunities to meet new friends; Roxy makes an attempt to join the photo club – only to find a rival photographer who turns into the freakiest mystery of all.
Age Range:
Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12)Genre:
Adventure, Conservation & Environment, Dystopian, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror/Scary, Humor, Magical Realism, Mystery, Mythology/Folklore, Paranormal, Realistic Fiction/Slice of LifePage Count Estimate:
200
My Why:
We created the characters of Roxy and Trixie Monroe because we enjoy telling the stories of future troublemakers and how they came to be. We are taking this opportunity to merge art and storytelling through a powerful medium that can convey stories visually and emotionally, often reaching audiences in ways that text alone cannot. We enjoy the idea of getting books into hands (and brains!) and the pleasure of reading for all ages -- employing comics to connect with readers through both narrative and visual impact.
Carolyn Belefski
Carolyn Belefski is a cartoonist and the creator of the comic strip, Curls. Carolyn’s illustration and design work has appeared in globally published magazines, newspapers, advertising campaigns, and comics. Carolyn is known for her fluid linework, playful illustrations, and charming characters. Carolyn graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University earning a BFA degree in Communication Arts and Design.
Joe Carabeo
Joe Carabeo is an award-winning creative whose portfolio covers almost every artistic medium. With a BFA in Photo and Film from VCU, Joe has become a sought-after film director, photographer, writer, and comic book creator because of his unsuspecting fringe perspective on every genre he creates in. He has produced film, commercials, music, and podcasts. The films Joe has directed with Astray Productions have been seen in festivals across the globe.
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