In this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Benson Shum.

Benson is the author and illustrator of multiple picture books I love and has worked as an animator on some Disney movies you know and love, too….Big Hero 6 and Frozen are two of them. =)

Listen as we talk about his newest book, Mooncakes Mean Family, a book that gave me all the warm fuzzy feels of family, food and tradition. 

We also talk about the connections between his animation and illustration, the emotion he brings to his books and what his hopes for readers are. This conversation made me a fan for life. =)

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

Mooncakes Mean Family by Benson Shum (Amazon / Bookshop)

Imagine You and Me (Amazon / Bookshop)

Anzu the Great Kaiju by Benson Shum (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Benson online:

Benson’s Website: https://bensonshum.com/ 

Benson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bshum79/ 

Benson’s Twitter: https://x.com/bshum79 

Benson’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bshum79/ 

Benson’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bshum79

I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!