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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
The Letter Opener
ENOLA HOLMES meets SPIRIT: RIDING FREE in this cozy mystery as a fearless teen equestrian races to find a missing horse and the key to a deadly murder before her newfound friend is wrongfully arrested.
15-year-old Philippa Darling’s only friend is miles away and she’s not in the mood to make new ones this social season. When she’s invited to the famed hunt ball at Alby Park, she finds herself paired up with Aldrich, the most eligible bachelor and one she grudgingly befriends, at the dance floor. But an accident with her sister leads her directly to Aldrich’s missing horse and the murder pinned on him. Now she finds herself in a race against time to find the truth before the big day is ruined.
Age Range:
Young Adult (approx ages 13+)Genre:
Historical Fiction, MysteryPage Count Estimate:
200-250
My Why:
In this time of so many changes, one of the things we need to remember is standing up for what is right and helping others (and ourselves!) through empathy. I think this is a really important part of what makes us a growing community. I want to also show that it is still OK to be interested in your own world and still make room for others because it matters.
Jennifer Liu
Jennifer Liu (aka Teroti) is a Chinese-American artist and illustrator based out of New York City, where she works as a narrative designer and writer for game studios. She is a member of Kids Comics Unite, Asians in Animation, and an alumni mentor through Girls Write Now. Through her stories, she enjoys history, fantasy, horses, cultural themes, and a sprinkle of romance. Recently, her work was published in the Kickstarter comic anthology SHENTU: MEMORIES OF SPRING.
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