ABOUT LatinxPitch for KidLit

LatinxPitch is a kidlit pitching event for creators of children’s literature who belong to the Latinx community.

OUR MISSION

 To raise up Latinx voices and representation in children’s literature. We are committed to affirming the many unique and different creators that exist within the wide diversity of the Latinx community.

RULES/Please read

WHAT

An annual pitch party exclusively for Kidlit Latinx creators: writers and illustrators

WHEN

Starting on September 15th 2024

WHO – Eligibility

• All UNAGENTED and AGENTED Kidlit LATINX authors, author-illustrators, and illustrators are welcome to participate. Kidlit includes board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, graphic novels and young adult.
• Anyone who self- identifies as Latinx/Latine/Latino with cultural ancestry in Latin-America is encouraged to participate. If you’re a bilingual Latinx creator not living in the US but are interested in publishing in this market, you are eligible to participate.  If you are married to someone who is Latinx or your subject matter includes Latinx heritage, but you are NOT a self-identified Latinx creator, we ask you to refrain from participating in this specific event. 
• Our goal is to highlight Latin American creators, who have been historically excluded from the publishing industry. We encourage marginalized writers and creators to participate.
• Latinx creators are welcome to submit any type of story or topic that falls under the Kidlit umbrella. There is no expectation that pitches should only cover Latinx themes as we fully recognize the diversity of talent, interests, and knowledge of our community. Our goal is to showcase these talents and promote Latinx expertise and skills to the wider community.
• Agented authors and illustrators should check with their agents and agencies before the pitch.
• If you’re an illustrator pitching work-for-hire/commissions include work samples from your portfolio and your topics of interest. 

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