Kids Comics Pitchfest 2025 Showcase

Try Again

Stuck at home sick, the Kid is bored. Dad, working from home, is busy. With screen time off-limits until after lunch, she takes on the ultimate challenge: cracking Dad’s passcode. Random guesses fail, Siri won’t help, sneaking a quick facial recognition doesn’t work, and Dad even teases her with fake codes. Frustrated but determined, she devises a “system”—mostly more wild guesses. As lockout times grow, she starts thinking strategically. Before long, Dad gets drawn in. Over lunch, their conversation turns the problem into a game. Soon, she realizes the chances of guessing four numbers are like winning the lottery. With humor, a dash of math, and plenty of trial and error, Try Again reminds us that family fun can beat screen time.

My Why:

It is not easy being the first generation of digital parents, or the first generation of digital kids. With so many choices, ever-evolving technology, and constant debates on screen time, navigating it all can be a challenge. Inspired by my own child, this story captures a reality many families face. Too young to have her own phone, but old enough to want one, she gets limited time on mine or my husband’s. When she gets bored after playing or reading and we’re busy at home, the first thing she wants is video games. That’s my cue to pause what I’m doing and spend time with her—because she usually prefers that. Even with nerdy Dad. 😊 But sometimes, we can’t drop everything instantly… so the funny missions begin.