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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
A Great Big Alien Wedding.
RITCHIE KAUR and CHRIS BYWATER couldn’t be more different.
One is bullied for his nerdiness. The other praised for his popularity.
But when a chance encounter with an alien king wanting to retire threatens humanity, Ritchie offers Chris as the perfect match for his unmarried daughter, PRINCESS ALARRA, and agrees to arrange a wedding for peace.
Though, things don’t go to plan when Ritchie and Chris begin falling for each other.
Meanwhile, Alarra is a lover of all things humankind – not their boys. And upon noticing Ritchie and Chris’s growing attraction, she soon steps into the shoes of matchmaker, stops the invasion and proves herself ready for queendom without needing a king.
Heartstopper meets Lilo & Stitch in this chaotic queer comedy.
Age Range:
Young Adult (approx ages 13+)Genre:
BIPOC, Humor, LGBTQ+, Romance, Science FictionPage Count Estimate:
250-300
My Why:
In every story, there is always that one character delegated to the “sidekick”. The third-wheeler who’s only role is to help rope in the two main love interests whilst they remain on the sidelines quietly pondering the: what if? Growing up, this always irked me. Why can’t this character get their happy ending? Where is their love story? Why can’t the Nerd get the Jock? I wrote this book in honour of that character, to allow him to be the hero and break down the walls we label stereotypes.
This story is also a love letter to my own coming out, navigating internalised homophobia as a mixed-race lesbian torn between two worlds – though, no aliens were involved!
Comp Titles:
If You'll Have Me by Eunnie, Taproot by Keezy Young, The Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox OstertagSaneeta Ram
Hi! I’m Saneeta Ram, but you can call me Nee for short. I’m a self-taught cartoonist and comic creator who fell into storytelling later on in life. Inspired by Disney and Anime, I enjoy writing stories where characters find themselves in fantastical predicaments, and those left on sidelines get their time in the spotlight. I have a sequel in the works, as well as two original stories being developed.
You can find my work online on my subreddit: r/justboyfriendthings, where I post weekly comics.