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#KidLitPit is a Twitter event created to showcase pitches from unagented children's authors. This year will be the first of many and we are hopeful to showcase as many writers as we can.  

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  1. Claudia CVJune 29, 2022 at 2:25 PM

    What agents are invited?

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  2. Joan RamirezMay 30, 2024 at 10:54 AM

    Please tell me how to get on your mailing list. JR (writerjr1044@gmail.com)

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