John Gallagher Cartoonist
@johnbgallagher.bsky.social
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
Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!
November 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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...
10 Super Giftable Children's Books by D.C.-Area Authors
Need a great gift for the holidays or any day? Check out these new kids' lit and YA titles by local authors in the DMV.
www.arlingtonmagazine.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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...
Hullabaloo Comics Magazine
Comics for kids
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October 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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
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
September 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"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
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.
@johnbgallagher.bsky.social one of those on the left REMINDS me of someone — how about you ?
Came across a pile of old notebooks/sketchbooks from when I used to work for a prop/theming company.
September 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It's like someone sees inside my soul.
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'The Awakening of The Light' - Synopsis (Updated) ataleoftwoforces.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/t...
‘The Awakening of The Light’ – Synopsis
Victoria is just an ordinary girl from The Kingdom of Beltophia… Or is she? Suddenly, her life is thrown into chaos, a forgotten myth begins to resurface… and everything changes… In the…
ataleoftwoforces.wordpress.com
August 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
'The Awakening of The Light' - Synopsis (Updated) ataleoftwoforces.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/t...
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“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
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August 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
Worlds Collide! Getting ready for Open House...
August 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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...
Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops!
www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
August 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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...
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!
Go Panthers!
August 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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!
Go Panthers!
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Did you know there was once a domestic cat constellation? 'Felis' was created by French astronomer Joseph Jérôme Lefrançois de Lalande in 1799, but the International Astronomical Union dumped Felis when they created their official constellation boundaries in 1930. www.ianridpath.com/startales/fe...
July 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Did you know there was once a domestic cat constellation? 'Felis' was created by French astronomer Joseph Jérôme Lefrançois de Lalande in 1799, but the International Astronomical Union dumped Felis when they created their official constellation boundaries in 1930. www.ianridpath.com/startales/fe...
My eyes! They burn...
We can do this too
July 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My eyes! They burn...
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❤️ Have a SUPER weekend! ❤️
July 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
❤️ Have a SUPER weekend! ❤️
Word.
“Superman is too woke!”
Literally the first page of the first ever appearance of Superman:
Literally the first page of the first ever appearance of Superman:
July 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Word.
I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…
June 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…
Happy Father's Day!
June 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy Father's Day!
Super fun comics talk with the students from Westminster Elementary School in MD!
June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Super fun comics talk with the students from Westminster Elementary School in MD!
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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
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
June 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
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
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
June 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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
#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...
June 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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...
Amazingly relevant to the times we live in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEYI...
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
YouTube video by YouTube Movies
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June 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"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...
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...
Max Meow 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!) by John Gallagher: 9780593712276 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in the sixth volume of this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that Kirkus Reviews....
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May 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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...
May 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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.
May 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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...
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/workshops/co...
Comic Character Creation - Gaithersburg Book Festival
A celebration of books, writers, and literary excellence
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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...
www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/workshops/co...