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Definition of kidlit

kidlit

/ˈkɪd.lɪt/
kid · lit
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• noun

1

Literature, such as picture books, middle-grade novels, and young adult fiction, written specifically for children and adolescents.

Example

"The bookstore hosts a monthly workshop for aspiring authors who want to break into the competitive world of kidlit."

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• Nearby Words

kiddy
kidglove
kidlike
kidlit
kidnap
kidnapper
kidnapping

Word Origin & Etymology

A late 20th-century informal blend of "kid" and "lit" (short for literature), modeled on similar publishing terms like "chick lit."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kidlit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kidlit
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