In today’s episode, we explore one of the most common questions parents, teachers, and librarians ask about the Phillip Aisling series: Is the vocabulary too advanced for young readers, or does it actually help them grow?

You’ll hear the honest story behind the author’s own self-doubt while writing the series, how advanced vocabulary shows up naturally in fantasy favorites like Percy Jackson, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and Harry Potter, and why research shows that middle-grade readers often choose books that challenge them in the best way.

We also talk about how kids infer meaning through context, how Phillip Aisling's journey mirrors the process of “growing into bigger ideas,” and why the series intentionally trusts readers to rise to the story rather than lowering the language to meet them.

If you’re a parent, educator, or librarian looking for stories that expand imagination while remaining emotionally accessible, this conversation is for you.

And if you’re new to the series or curious about Book 2, the Kickstarter is live now. Your support helps bring a nineteen-year creative project to life, with early-bird rewards and free U.S. shipping:

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Thank you for helping nurture young readers and the stories that inspire them.

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