One-on-One Critiques

One-on-One Critiques (Optional $95 Add-on)

Growing wonderful kid lit, like tending a garden, takes daily care and dedication. And what better way to cultivate your craft than by chatting with a master gardener (aka, an industry professional)? Submit your work-in-progress by August 4th, 2025, and receive written feedback on our Gold Form, followed by a 15-minute one-on-one discussion with your industry professional. They’ll help you spot what to water, what to weed, and what needs a little extra sunlight or soil–15 minutes of concentrated work with a professional could make all the difference in seeing your story grow.


Select times on September 21st, 2025, between 2:00 PM CDT and 4:30 PM CDT.


One-on-One Faculty

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Adriana Domínguez, Partner and Agent, Aevitas Creative Management

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Wendi Gu, Literary Agent, HG Literary

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Alyson Heller, Executive Editor, Aladdin (Imprint of Simon & Schuster)