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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
Luuta and the Knight
When an earthquake strikes the town of Celes, it brought monsters known as Chimeras, crawling to the surface. The shy and caring Luuta Delmar unlocks a magic bracelet that transforms her into Fairy dancer; Waterlily. With her best friend Estella; they have to seal the Chimeras away before they wipe out the townsfolk. While honing her skills, Luuta in her magical form runs into Noctis, a quiet moody knight sent to hunt monsters and he feels drawn to her energy. But all that she wants is a normal life like learning ballet, first dates and hang out with friends. Will Luuta be able to prevent the town's destruction or will she place her friends in danger?
Age Range:
Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12)Genre:
Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Magical Realism, Performing Arts, RomancePage Count Estimate:
224
My Why:
Cultural differences, isolation and trauma healing are what I like to explore through fiction. I grew up watching magical girl shows, observing and refining my own story. I like to show grounded, practical fantasy stories that makes readers think or say that its clever or unique. It is important to have stories which include different families and cultures, I want to be a part of that movement, to push new boundaries.
Comp Titles:
Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh, Cardcaptor Sakura by Clamp, Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim KibuishiSarah Lau
Born in Singapore, Sarah is an author-illustrator based in Canada. Have a diploma in illustration and trained in animation at Seneca Polytechnic. As a neurodiv artist, her strengths are in visual designs, fashion and storywriting. Her comic zines were exhibited at TCAF and in the Art of Us magazine. She has illustrated 2 picture books for different authors. Sarah likes to work with themes of friendship, adventure, magic symbolisms and fairytales or Asian folklore with a modern twist.