John Gallagher Cartoonist
@johnbgallagher
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
Here’s a quick video of me drawing Trog from Rex Rocket
Tuesday morning! I'll be talking about my new book, Rex Rocket, with Mindy Thomas (Wow in the World, Absolutely Mindy) on SiriusXM, Kids Place Live Channel, between 8:30 and 9 AM.
Unboxing my new kids graphic novel, Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog! My golden retriever has some opinions...
A great day was had at Fredericksburg Comic Con! Kids of all ages were drawing cute cats, space dogs, teddy bears, and even #2 Pencil heroes! #kidslovecomics
Get ready for some summer comics fun! Fredericksburg Comic Con is this weekend—July 11-12, 2026. There will be Kids Love Comics activities and workshops, arcade games, special guests (voice actors, wresters, and comic creators), artist alley, and exhibitors. Swipe to see the programming line-up.
ALA Chicago: Librarians can get posters, and buttons, and sketches, oh my! I'll be there with the National Cartoonists Society in the Graphic Novel section-- come on by! #americanlibraryassociation #graphicnovelsforkids #librarian
June 25-29th—Chicago Bound! Excited to be representing the National Cartoonists Society attending this year's American Library Association! Come see us at booths 1434 and 1634!
Tomorrow is #freecomicbookday across the US, in Comic Shops everywhere! I'' be in Delaware at @captainbluehen.bsky.social ocial from 11-4, signing books, doing sketches, and laughing with the cool folks who come by!
I don't usually create gif memes,but when I do, Kid Rock is my muse... #halftimeshow #kidrock
Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!
"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
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!
I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…
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...
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.
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!
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.