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College Comix

@collegecomix.com

Marlow the manatee has super-powered toots! 💨 Ever since leaving his saltwater bay with Goldie the Goldfish & Aquaman, he's put his powers to the test. But can super toots stop revenge-seeking sidekicks? 🦸‍♂️

Order Aquamanateam: More Than a Dream Hardcover: https://shorturl.at/DmS0f
#comicsforkids

Superhero manatee in green suit holds glowing trident, confronting a robotic shark and red robotic lobster on book cover.

October 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM

Naimoli Universe

@naimoliuniverse.bsky.social

I'm happy to announce that Sammy Specific #1: Taking It Literally is now featured on SCBWI BookStop! The promotional period runs from October 13 through November 30. Check out BookStop today!
#SCBWI #SCBWIBookStop #KidLit #comics #comicstrips #webcomics #comicsforkids #literally

October 14, 2026 at 2:56 AM

Estrela Lourenço

@estrelalourenco.bsky.social

Designing a new character for “Fox & the Magic Book” n.3 !
I’m in the exploration phase while I gear up to start thumbnailing the story. The main outline is written so… let’s go!

#characterdesign #comics #comicsforkids #kidlitart #illustrator

October 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Amit Tishler

@amittishler.bsky.social

LOOK WHAT I JUST GOT! 🤩

⭐Pre-order SOLAR SISTERS NOW from Papercutz Graphic Novels https://ow.ly/10Qh50YsBzr

#solarsisters #graphicnovel #comics #comicsforkids #comicbooks

September 26, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 39
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

This is the final page of the story! Start at the top to read the whole thing.

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews sits drinking tea talking with Nogard the dragon in his cave-library. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 439”

September 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 38
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

The penultimate page of this storyline, which will conclude next week!

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews sits in a comfy chair and looks surprised as two ites march in holding a tea kettle, a teacup with a teabag in it and a saucer. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 438”

September 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Joe Rocco

@nutter3000.bsky.social

The color finish for my single panel gag cartoon for kids. Reading was one of my favorite ways to escape as a kid and still is. #comicsforkids #childrenspublishing #joerocco #reading #kidlit

September 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 37
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews triumphantly struts across the troll-free forest bridge. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 437”

September 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 36
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews recites R.J. Jr.’s poem while hiding a basket with a book in it behind her back (which is the answer to the riddle). Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 436”

September 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Merrill Rainey

@littlerainey.bsky.social

New comic work for Jack and Jill magazine! Be sure to catch up on all of the J&J comic action here -> littlerainey.com/jack-and-jil...

Volume Four concludes in the Nov/Dec issue!

Written by Troy Brownfield

#kidscomics #kidsmagazines #comicsforkids #kidlitart

September 2, 2026 at 3:01 AM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 35
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews tip toes up to the forest bridge, holding a basket with her book in it. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 435”

August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Estrela Lourenço

@estrelalourenco.bsky.social

One spread from Book 2 of "Fox and the Magic Book" for @01firstsecond.bsky.social w ith LOTS of sheep being kicked out of the house with an unusual tool!

#kidlit #comics #comicsforkids #kidlitart #graphicnovelsforkids

August 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 34
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Sally, Sala, and Mulligan are putting on a skit. Sally, dressed as a pirate is yelling at Mulligan to walk the plank, which is actually a school bench (his speech balloon says “Save me!”). Meanwhile Sala is yelling “No!” back on a pretend ship.. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 434”

August 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Estrela Lourenço

@estrelalourenco.bsky.social

A book spread that didn't make it to final in "Fox and the Magic Book" (but was in my book pitch package).

This is a 128 page graphic novel for young readers (in a series of 3 books with @01firstsecond.bsky.social ) that will come out next year!!

#comics #comicsforkids #kidlit #kidlitart

August 18, 2026 at 3:27 PM

Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 33
www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt...

#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Otto, smiling, holds a book and points to Reilly’s drawing of a troll, which he is holding up while grinning. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 433”

August 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM

Yehudi Mercado

@supermercado.bsky.social

BARKHAM ASYLUM
Written & Illustrated by
Yehudi Mercado
2/6/24
#comics #kidlit #middlegradebooks #graphicnovels #supermercadocomics #comicsforkids #dccomics #dc #dceu #jamesgunn #batman #gotham #dogs #puppies #cats #kitties #Pets #joker #harleyQuinn #supermercado

July 9, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Comic Book UK

@comicbookuk.bsky.social

Young readers are increasingly important to the UK's comic scene, with publications like The Beano and The Phoenix engaging children through affordable digital and print subscriptions. #ComicsForKids #UKComics

Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on?

What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?

www.bbc.co.uk

December 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Comic Book UK

@comicbookuk.bsky.social

This summer, The Phoenix hit an astonishing 700 weekly issues — redefining what comics can do for young readers, creators, and British publishing.

From cliffhangers to careers, here's how The Phoenix became a creative revolution:
#ThePhoenix700 #ComicsForKids #BritishComics #ComicBookUK

August 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM