"kidlit" meaning in English

See kidlit in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From kid + lit; see lit (“literature”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|kid|lit}} kid + lit Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kidlit (uncountable)
  1. (slang) books written for children or young adults Tags: slang, uncountable Synonyms: kidfic Related terms: kidvid
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