Megan Brennan launches "Magic Girls: Kira vs. the (Not So) New Rival"

Megan Brennan will present from Magic Girls: Kira vs. the (Not So) New Rival, followed by a conversation with New York Times-bestselling cartoonist Gale Galligan, audience Q&A, signing, and reception.

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Saving the world? That's the easy part! Dealing with crushes, friendships, being a tween, and your potentially evil ex best friend is where things get hard! Kira and Catacorn return in the exciting and hilarious new adventure in the Magic Girls series!

To Kira and Catacorn, her best friend from outer space, being a magical girl is basically routine! With their teamwork down pat, there's nothing they can't do - well, almost nothing! With the latest magical girl battle season on break Kira and Catacorn can turn their attention to the next exciting battle in town: the feud between their school's sports team and pep rally team! When a mysterious cool and cute boy joins the team, Kira dives head first into becoming the mascot.

But Kira isn't the only person getting into new things - it seems Tulip, the most popular magical girl in town, has been turning suspiciously edgey and mean lately- even being rude with Catacorn? Could her dark turn have anything to do with Kira's mistakes? And more importantly - is Kira going to have to do something about it?

Don't miss Kira and Catacorn's first adventure in Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess!

Advanced Praise

"The fun, whimsical energy of the busy artwork matches the layered challenges and twists of the intriguing plotlines, making way for a surprising and entertaining climax... A quirky and amusing sequel that’s covered in sparkles." —Kirkus Reviews

Megan Brennan is a comics artist and author in Brooklyn, NY. Her goofy, exuberant comics are influenced by shoujo manga, newspaper comics, and the absurd. Her debut solo graphic novel, Magic Girls 1: Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess, was published by Random House Graphic in 2024, and she's also written multiple Amazing World of Gumball graphic novels published by Boom! Studios in addition to self-publishing comics on the web and in print.

Gale Galligan is the creator of four New York Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations of Dawn and the Impossible Three, Kristy's Big Day, Boy-Crazy Stacey, and Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin. Following their work on the BSC, Gale created two original middle grade graphic novels which they both wrote and illustrated: Freestyle and Fresh Start. When they aren't making comics, they enjoy knitting, drumming, and spending time with their family and pets in Pearl River, New York.