John Gallagher Cartoonist
Artist/Writer/Educator/Dad; Creator of Max Meow kids' graphic novel series from Random House (Book 5 hits Nov 2023!) Art Director of Ranger Rick magazine www.maxmeow.com
- Cover Reveal for my latest graphic novel, Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog! Pre-order now (detail in comments)! youtu.be/aiNnhnt3qfs
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- Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!
- Excited to be part of this article from Arlington Magazine about Northern Virginia children's book authors. www.arlingtonmagazine.com/childrens-bo...
- Proud to back Hullabaloo, a new kids comics magazine, being put together by some talented folks. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
- "The technicolor twists and turns and cliffhanger chapter endings of this graphic novel will have readers racing to the end." Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com
- It's like someone sees inside my soul.
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- Worlds Collide! Getting ready for Open House...
- In just 2 weeks! Come join me at Fairfax Comic Con! AUGUST 23 & 24, Kids Love Comics will be at two--TWO different Comic Cons!!! Next up: Fairfax, VA! Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops! www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
- I'm excited to share my newest adventure: This week, I am prepping my classroom for a return to teaching elementary art at Spring Hill Elementary School in the Fairfax County Public Schools. I can't wait to share the magic of art and imagination with my wonderful students! Go Panthers!
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- My eyes! They burn...
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- Word.
- I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…
- Happy Father's Day!
- Super fun comics talk with the students from Westminster Elementary School in MD!
- I'm so proud that my publisher, Random House Graphic, has the motto, "A Graphic Novel on Every Bookshelf." I can't believe that States and the Federal Government need to be reminded: Kids need a LIBRARIAN in every school. #supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
- Happy National Donut Day! Don't be afraid to celebrate by picking up a copy of Max Meow: Donuts and Danger! Or, ya know, getting a donut or two... www.maxmeow.com/buy-max-meow...
- "Won't You Be My Neighbor" on Netflix. This movie so expertly displayed the kindness of Mr. Rogers, but also the importance of that being nice, being honest, and caring about others, is not a weakness, but a strength. Amazingly relevant to the times we live in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEYI...
- Read an xcerpt from the latest Max Meow graphic novel for kids! Just click on LOOK INSIDE under the book www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739026...
- Why, yes I am watching Wienermobiles race on YouTube...
- So happy and proud to announce our oldest just graduated from George Mason University in Virginia, and is headed to grad school in the Fall. Ryn Gallagher has made Education their focus and passion, and I am so excited for the students and educators that will benefit from their experience.
- I'll be appearing with Dave Roman at the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday at 3PM, talking to kids of all ages about creating comics and graphic novels. Also signing books, and doing little cat sketches from 1PM until 5PM. Come on by! www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/workshops/co...
- Look, up in the sky... youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?...
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- Love it! honored!
- This weekend, I will be at The Four State Comic Con, in Hagerstown, MD! It's gonna be great! Buy tickets at www.fourstatecon.com #comics #4State #Hagerstown #FSCC #ComicCon #Maryland #FourStateComicCon
- I'll be at Free Comic Book Day 2025 in Frederick, MD, this year, at the fantastic Beyond Comics-- 11 am - 4pm! Come on by!
- Thanks so much to everyone who came by to visit our Kids Love Comics crew at Awesome Con Jr.! So great to hand with Dawn Griffin Studios: Fans & Friends, Mark Mariano, Christopher Mariano, Jamar Nicholas, Kata Kane, Arsia Rozegar, Alexandra Bowman, and Dave Roman! Fantastic pics by Bruce Guthrie!
- Happy National Library Worker Day!
- Feeling so grateful! Thanks to everyone supporting the Max Meow books— Book 6 came out a month ago, and has been the number 1 new book in the Kids' Superhero category the whole time! #maxmeow #KidLit
- Happy Birthday to Amulet author Kazu Kibuishi!
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- To all my trans family, friends, and the entire trans community: I see you and I support you.
- Special thanks to Dominic, who wrangled Max Meow for me at a school visit yesterday.
- Hey, Max Meow friends and family! Now that my latest book is out, it would be a big help if you headed over to Amazon and posted a review and/or rating! Every review helps move Max just a little bit higher. Meowza! www.amazon.com/Max-Meow-Pan...
- Awesome Con is just 13 days away! awesome-con.com
- I am so proud of son Will, who has a movie accepted into the Awesome-Con Film Festival in Washington DC! He and his fellow students have created an eerie time travel story, with a cameo by yours truly. I even made it on the poster! #awesomecon
- As part of the Meowzaverse Tour, I was happy to partner with Great Readers Make Great Leaders in Conyers, Georgia, and the fantastic volunteers and educators who gave copies of my book to all the students in the school-- wow! And oh yeah, Max stopped by to say hi.
