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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
The Sister Secret Society
Welcome to the world of The Sister Secret Society, a magical after-school club for witches that helps other young people with problems they cannot share with anyone else! ... Which is what the girls WOULD say if they were not already inundated with menial tasks and the occasional missing pet. That is, until they receive a cryptic message from a client desperately seeking help from far on the other side of their city! This is their chance! The Story follows three young witches: Hatae, Nyx, and Velara. These three must navigate helping others while relying on each other to deal with secrets they have of their own! Their world of Eyre is vast, and Magic is Color itself! Get ready for a colorful adventure full of drama, magic, and humor!
Age Range:
Young Adult (approx ages 13+)Genre:
BIPOC, Fantasy, Humor, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Social-EmotionalPage Count Estimate:
250pgs
My Why:
I loved fantasy. I had wanted to write a book about witches and Wizards ever since I picked up my first volume of Harry Potter. I wanted to write stories for children who struggle with finding healthy role models in their lives. As a queer kid living in a poor black neighborhood, I struggled with finding good depictions of healthy and responsible adults in my life. That is where libraries, teachers, and school life become my bastion of safety. Education became a lifelong passion, and I want to write stories that not only entertain but also serve as a moral backbone for young people to follow.
Comp Titles:
The Lumberjanes - Boom! Studios, Amulet - Kazu KibuishiArynne Nicholson
Hailing from Hagerstown, Maryland. Arynne is a Half Scottish/Half Nigerian Transgender writer obsessed with fantasy and movies. She loves the nuances of film scripting and dialogue. She is a self-taught artist who has been drawing since she was about 9 years old. Arynne wishes to create media that impacts others and inspires readers with a positive message. A Student at Rocky Mountain College and Design for 2D animation. Arynne has had her comics featured in articles and social media!
Atla Hrafney
Atla Hrafney is one of Iceland’s premier comics writers. Atla is also writer for Gzhel Guardian, and has been part of anthology projects like We’re Still Here and Escape from Bitch Mountain. In 2019 she co-founded the Icelandic Comics Society (TICS), a non-profit organization focused on increasing opportunities and infrastructure within Icelandic Comics. She served as chairman for the organization from 2019 to 2024.