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Some collaborations just feel meant to happen.
When LA based musician Sophia Lenuza joined Bunso Meets a Mumu by Filipino author and illustrator Rev Valdez, she wasn’t simply writing music to accompany a book. She was creating songs for specific moments in the story, adding another layer to the world Bunso inhabits and giving young readers a whole new way to experience it.
And this one is especially personal.
Sophia is Filipino American. Rev is Filipino. Bunso Meets a Mumu is rooted in Filipino folklore. So getting to make music for a story that felt close to home, while helping introduce that culture and mythology to a new generation, made the collaboration that much more meaningful.
Because stories don’t have to live only on the page.
Music can pull you further into a moment. It can make a character feel closer, make a little suspense feel bigger, and give kids another way to connect with what they’re reading.
And as Sophia shared, little Sophia could have used a story like this.
We can’t help but think there was a little kismet in finding each other when we did.
Filipino creator. Filipino musician. Filipino folklore. One story, different mediums, and one very magical Mumu making its way out into the world.
Check out more from Sophia here @sophia.lanuza and search Spotify for Sophia Lanuza to follow along.
More about Bunso @bunso.design
02 Oct 2026
Moonbeam in the wild. ✨📚
One of our favorite things is spotting Moonbeam books out in the world, and finding Rainy Day for Tortas Fritas and Bunso Meets a Mumu on the shelves at Casita Bookstore in Long Beach was a very happy surprise.
Casita is exactly the kind of independent bookstore we love discovering: warm, welcoming, thoughtfully curated, and clearly built around community. Their shelves make room for stories and voices from all kinds of backgrounds, with especially wonderful collections of children’s books, bilingual titles, books in Spanish, graphic novels, and more. Their mission is to create a space where people can “learn, grow, and build empathy through the magic of books,” and you really feel that when you’re there.
And the staff could not have been friendlier. 🥰
Thank you, Casita, for keeping Moonbeam stories on your shelves and helping them find their way into the hands of new readers. We’re so grateful to be part of your beautifully curated collection.
Long Beach friends, go pay them a visit. And if you spot a Moonbeam book out in the wild, send it our way. We will never get tired of seeing this. 💫
20 Aug 2026
Back to school means fresh notebooks, new routines, and, best of all, new stories waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re building a classroom library, refreshing your shelves, or searching for your next great read aloud, Moonbeam has stories for every kind of young reader.
For the adventurers: Robot Shark Finds A Friend
For the read aloud crowd: Moon Cat
For curious minds: The Wonder Lens Friends 1: Lissa Loves Bugs
For creative problem solvers: Real Jungle Tales
For future changemakers: Look Up!: Fontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution
Adventure, curiosity, creativity, courage, and plenty of imagination, all in one back to school stack.
Teachers and librarians, what books are making their way onto your shelves this year?
19 Aug 2026
Before there was a book, there was a room full of kids, a blank page, and a whole lot of imagination.
Meet Gummy Bear Kingdom, the newest story to come out of a Moonbeam children’s workshop, created in collaboration with New York Edge and dreamed up by young students in New York.
Brought to the page by writer Alegra Dashielle and illustrator Rev Valdez, this wildly adventurous story has gummy bears, an evil king, a journey across the galaxy, martial arts, unexpected friendships, and plenty of big ideas about courage, kindness, and what it really means to be strong.
These workshops are some of the work we love most. At a time when technology and AI can create almost anything for us, there is something pretty magical about giving kids the space to create completely on their own.
No AI. Just curiosity, collaboration, and imaginations running as far as they can take them.
And clearly, they can take us all the way to Gummy Bear Kingdom.
And the story keeps giving back. When Gummy Bear Kingdom is released, every purchase will help support STEAM programming for kids, helping create even more opportunities for young people to imagine, create, and tell stories of their own.
This one is heading to the printers next week. Follow along to see the finished book and find out when you can get a copy.
And if you’re thinking, “We need something like this for our kids,” we’d love to hear from you. Moonbeam’s Fall workshop calendar is opening now for schools, libraries, nonprofits, and youth organizations. Come make a book with us.
07 Aug 2026
Courage doesn’t always look the way we expect.
Sometimes it’s stepping onto a stage when everyone says you shouldn’t.
Sometimes it’s standing up to the thing that scares you most.
Sometimes it’s simply finding the confidence to speak when your voice is shaking.
These three Moonbeam stories each explore courage in a different way, reminding young readers that bravery isn’t about being fearless. It’s about choosing to keep going anyway.
💛 Mighty Mara reminds us to believe in ourselves, even when others don’t.
👹 Bunso Meets a Mumu shows that facing our fears can lead to surprising discoveries about ourselves.
🎤 I Grab the Mic celebrates finding your voice and having the confidence to share it.
Because every child deserves stories that remind them they’re stronger than they think.
Which book would you hand to a young reader who needs a little courage today?
31 Jul 2026
As AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on some of the incredible authors, illustrators, and storytellers whose work has helped shape Moonbeam’s books, films, and creative collaborations.
From Filipino folklore and Vietnamese family stories to climate resilience in India, Korean pop culture, immigrant experiences, and deeply personal explorations of memory, these creators remind us that there is no single AAPI story.
What connects them is the power of storytelling—to spark imagination, foster empathy, preserve culture, and help us better understand one another.
We’re grateful to the authors, illustrators, filmmakers, and creative partners who trust us with their work, and to the readers, educators, librarians, and families who help these stories find their way into the world.
Here’s to the storytellers who expand our understanding of what’s possible, one story at a time. ✨
31 May 2026
Some really beautiful company to be in ✨
We’re incredibly honored to share that several Moonbeam titles were selected for the prestigious Children’s Book Council Teacher & Librarian Favorite Books Lists between 2023–2026.
These lists are shaped by the people who put books directly into kids’ hands every day — teachers and librarians — which makes this recognition feel especially meaningful.
First up: Bunso Meets a Duwende 🌙
Written & illustrated by Rev Valdez
A playful, spooky adventure inspired by Filipino folklore, the story follows Bunso as he tries to outsmart a mischievous Duwende who has stolen his family’s prized Ube Halaya just before their Thanksgiving Kamayan feast.
To see our artists and authors recognized alongside celebrated creators like Dav Pilkey, Kwame Alexander, Jerry Craft, and Jacqueline Woodson (as well as so many brilliant emerging voices) is something we don’t take lightly.
This is exactly why Moonbeam exists: to champion imaginative, inclusive stories and help incredible creators find their audience.
We’ll be highlighting more Moonbeam titles featured on these lists over the coming weeks ✨
17 May 2026
For Moonbeam artist Rev Valdez, storytelling began long before the page, shaped by Filipino folklore, family memory, and the quiet magic of watching his grandfather draw.
This is a glimpse into his process.
From early sketches to finished form, you can see how those influences carry through mythology, humor, and visual storytelling all woven together into something distinctly his own.
Huge shoutout to Rev and his wife for sharing this window into the work. Not just the outcome, but the evolution. Love the special appearance from their very official studio assistant 🐦
At Moonbeam, we’re always drawn to artists who bring more than just skill to the page.
They bring history. Culture. Lineage.
And you can feel it in every frame. ✨
If you’re interested in working with Rev, shoot us an email at [email protected]
21 Mar 2026
Come and join me for a read aloud of my book, Bunso Meets A Duwende! I will be at the Bayshore Community Center in Daly City on Saturday, December 13th. Hope to see you all there!
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