With a love for all things pink and magical, Shauna J. Grant is a cartoonist who creates cuteness! She specializes in stories that focus on emotions, empathy, and finding magic in oneself. Her diverse, bubbly, anime-inspired comics have been published by Scholastic, First Second, and IDW. Her newest graphic novel, Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Prize, releases April, 2025.

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