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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
Cherry Drop and the Candy Scout Mix-up
The friendship between Cherry Drop and her best friend Marsh Mellow is put to the test in this comedy of errors set in a tasty candy-themed world. When Cherry mistakenly brings a wild fairy home to her Candy Scouts meeting instead of the guest she is supposed to pick up, chaos erupts. Marsh must quell the mayhem while scatterbrained Cherry is distracted by her gingerbread building project. When Cherry’s admiration for the fairy blinds her to its hijinks, Marsh is left questioning their friendship. But when Cherry’s project comes crashing down and the real guest of honor arrives, Cherry realizes her mistakes. She and Marsh return the fairy to the woods, and Cherry resolves to be a more attentive friend.
Age Range:
Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12)Genre:
Fantasy, Fiction, HumorPage Count Estimate:
100-150
My Why:
I wanted to make a fun comic for kids that was both an homage to Jane Austin and regency fashion while being fresh, silly, and accessible to kids. I very loosely based Cherry on the character of Emma Woodhouse, a frivolous, self-involved but kind hearted person. Like Emma, Cherry’s best friend is a guy who likes her in spite of her flaws, and offers a little advice but mostly lets her work out her own messes. I decided on the candy-themed world similar to CandyLand or the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of Sweets because it is cute, sweet, and can get very messy (like all the kids I know). I hope kids enjoy this story and can laugh with the characters and maybe learn a little something about being a good friend.
Deborah Tyson
Deborah Tyson lives in SE Pennsylvania with her husband, three school-aged sons, and her dog. She has illustrated for six children’s books for self-published authors before beginning to write and illustrate kids comics. When she is not writing or drawing, she likes to try out new international recipes and read memoirs. She loves learning about different cultures and anything related to sociology. She especially loves making her kids laugh, though it’s getting harder with the teenagers.
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