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Our Mentors

Stephanie Faris
Stephanie Faris is not mentoring this year, but has mentored Middle Grade
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Stephanie Faris
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Stephanie Faris is the Simon & Schuster author of the Piper Morgan chapter book series, as well as the middle grade books 30 Days of No Gossip and 25 Roses. She is one of seven authors on the upcoming middle grade novel Best. Night. Ever.

Favorite Books
  • When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot
  • Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
  • Cici Reno Middle School Matchmaker by Kristina Springer
  • Operation Pucker Up by Rachele Alpine
  • Don't Wear Polka-Dot Underwear with White Pants: (And Other Lessons I've Learned) by Allison Gutknecht
Years Mentored
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Meet Our Mentors:

2021 Pitch Wars Schedule

June 3, 2021

#PitMad Twitter Pitch Party (8AM – 8PM EDT)

June 21, 2021

Mentor Application Window Opens

July 7, 2021

Mentor Application Window Closes

August 9, 2021

Mentors Announced

September 2, 2021

#PitMad Twitter Pitch Party (8AM – 8PM EDT)

September 11 – 25, 2021

Pitch Wars Mentor Wishlists Posted

September 26, 2021 (midnight EDT)

Mentee Submission Window Opens

September 30, 2021 (10PM EDT)

Mentee Submission Window Closes

November 6, 2021

Pitch Wars Mentees Announced

December 2, 2021

#PitMad Twitter Pitch Party (8AM – 8PM EST)

February 9 – 14, 2022

Agent Showcase:

Feb 9: Adult entries go live on Pitch Wars site

Feb 10: MG entries go live on Pitch Wars site

Feb 11: YA entries go live on Pitch Wars site