E165: An Immersive AI Reality: THE VALE by Abigail Hing Wen

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Abigail Hing Wen about her debut middle grade novel: THE VALE.This futuristic adventure features a boy who creates a fully immersive, AI generated VR world to escape from reality and explores the ethics of artificial intelligence through a wildly imaginative lens. Come listen as we talk about the perfectly winding road Abigail took through children’s literature, the core themes of responsible use of AI, family and friendship perfect for middle grade readers and her hopes for the book that include readers imagining their own version of The Vale. Plus…she talks about the short film supporting the book that releases soon along with the Roblox game that I can’t wait to try out!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/2025/09/10/an-immersive-ai-reality-the-vale-by-abigail-hing-wen/Join me inside my Facebook community for bookish people! There, we talk about all things books and reading and writing and notebooking, too! You'll get updates for this podcast, along with my other Get Lit(erate). podcast and build your literate community for adult and children's literature: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getliterateIf you’d like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some KidLit Love merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlife All earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kidlitlove.substack.com