What We Do

OUR PROGRAMS

From the writers' room to the reader's hands — six initiatives advancing comics that build compassion, mindfulness, and mental health.

Issue #01
Publishing

Kindplay Comics Imprint

Our flagship publishing arm developing original comic IP with proven creators in values-aligned storytelling. From floppies to graphic novels.

  • Original IP development
  • Print + digital distribution
  • Trade collections & licensing
Issue #02
Creator Development

Emerging Voices Fellowship

A submission-driven program funding new writers and artists from underrepresented communities to develop their first published work.

  • Stipend + editorial mentorship
  • Pitch-to-publish pipeline
  • Lettering & production support
Issue #03
Community Impact

Mindful Reads Initiative

Free distribution of compassion-focused titles to schools, libraries, hospitals, and youth programs — paired with discussion guides.

  • Library & classroom giving
  • Educator discussion kits
  • Mental health partnerships
Issue #04
Industry Care

Creator Wellness Network

Resources, peer support, and mental-health stipends for working comics creators — because the people making the stories matter too.

  • Therapy stipends
  • Peer support circles
  • Burnout & deadline coaching
Issue #05
Reach

Distribution & Outreach

Building a sustainable distribution footprint — direct market, book trade, digital platforms, and convention presence — to put kind stories in more hands.

  • Direct market & bookstore
  • Digital platforms
  • Convention programming
Issue #06
Measurement

Impact Research

Partnering with researchers to study how mindful media affects reader wellbeing — turning anecdotes into evidence.

  • Reader outcome studies
  • Annual impact report
  • Open data sharing