“Being led by your curiosity opens so many doors.” — Janna Morishima You want a career in children’s publishing—but don’t know where to start? You’re sending cold emails, second-guessing yourself, and wondering if anyone actually breaks in without connections.In this episode of @thestorytellersshelfpodcast , Janna Morishima—founder of Kids Comics Unite, literary agent at Janna Co., and co-founder of Scholastic Graphix—reveals how she went from knowing one person in New York City to helping launch the kids’ graphic novel revolution at Scholastic.🎧 What you’ll learn:How Graphix became a powerhouse for children’s graphic novelsWhy curiosity and community can open career doors in publishing. The truth about agent life, burnout, and creative reinvention. How to network authentically and find real publishing opportunitiesIf you’ve dreamed of working in books, illustration, or publishing but don’t know where to begin—this conversation will change the way you see your path forward.💡 Watch more episodes featuring authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals redefining storytelling.🔔 Subscribe to stay inspired and learn what it really takes to build a career in children’s literature.☕ Support The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast:KOFI → https://ko-fi.com/storytellersshelfpodcastGOFUNDME → https://www.gofundme.com/f/storytellersshelf✏️ Try Scrivener for your next story idea:https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html/storyteller?fpr=storyteller #KidsComicsUnite#ScholasticGraphix#ChildrensPublishing #KidLit #GraphicNovels #LiteraryAgent #PublishingCareers#ComicsCommunity#WomenInPublishing

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