On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Ben Khan about their newest middle grade comic: Mr. Muffins Defender of the Stars.

According to Publishers Weekly’s starred review, this book is an enchanting space opera in which aliens and humans find common ground despite differing cultures, foods, and worlds and learn the true meaning of home. I agree. 

Come listen as we discuss the perfect analogy for how Ben builds the worlds in their books, the importance of having fun both writing and the book and reading it and the influences behind their work. 

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/03/17/creating-fun-new-worlds-mr-muffins-defender-of-the-stars-with-ben-kahn/

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