Kids Comics Pitchfest 2026 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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
Barbara
Dale
Author-Illustrator
Unagented
Robin's Room
Robin breaks out of their white bubble and learns how to explore a colorful, new world, full of excitement and possibility.
Age Range:
Early Reader (approx ages 5-7), Early Middle Grade (approx ages 7-9), Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12), Young Adult (approx ages 13+)Genre:
Classics, Health & Wellness, Humor, LGBTQ+, Magical Realism, Neurodiversity Content, Own Voices, Social-Emotional, Social IssuesPage Count Estimate:
32 PagesMy Why:
This book is for all kids, especially my granddaughters. May they continue to be brave, and love learning.
Comp Titles:
Harold and The Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, New Yorker Cartoons by Ed KorenBarbara Dale
•Pioneer of alternative greeting cards • On millions of Dale Cards & Gifts • Author, one a bestseller • Featured in People, Cosmo, L.A. Times, London Herald, & more • Subject of TV features & on G. M. America for Cartoon Aid, a charity project she began for USA for Africa • Work in museums & private collections • Life's work has been acquired by OSU's Cartoon Art Library/Museum • Honors: Jack Davis Lifetime Achievement Award from NCS and Toonfest Honoree in Marceline, MO, home of Walt Disney.





