11-Year-Old BEGGED to Illustrate Her Book Her Response Had the Family REELING

️ Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of family drama, shattered dreams, and the harsh realities of the publishing world. Our protagonist, a budding children’s book author, finds herself in a sticky situation when her 11-year-old niece begs to illustrate her book. But here’s the catch: the niece’s art skills are… well, let’s just say they need some work. Will our author crush her niece’s dreams or stand her ground? Let’s dive in and find out!

️ A Dream Come True… Or Is It?

Niece Wants to Help, But…

The Harsh Reality of Her Art Skills

Breaking the News to My Niece

The Entitled Parents Strike Back! ‍♀️

‍♀️ Family Pressure: “It’s a Bonding Moment!”

The Complexity of Children’s Book Illustrations ️

Heart-to-Heart Over Ice Cream

Explaining the Realities of the Publishing World

Niece’s Shocking Realization

Parents Accuse Me of “Killing Dreams”

️‍♀️ Seeking Professional Help (No, Not a Therapist)

Scam Alert: Editor’s Shady Deal

‍♀️ Running Away Screaming from the Scammer

Grateful for the Advice and Support

Family Drama Continues: Dad Tries to Play “Cute”

Hiding Behind the Nieces

Family Feud: Author vs. Niece’s Artistic Dreams!

Well, well, well… it seems our author’s dream of publishing a children’s book has turned into a family nightmare! Her 11-year-old niece is determined to illustrate the book, but her art skills are… let’s just say they’re not quite ready for prime time. Despite the family pressure, our author stands her ground and tries to explain the harsh realities of the publishing world to her niece. But the drama doesn’t end there! The entitled parents accuse her of “killing their little girl’s dreams,” and a shady editor tries to scam her out of thousands of dollars. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this wild ride!

11 year old author gets support for wanting creative control

Suggests keeping daughter’s artwork for special edition. Creative compromise.

Let her illustrate for family, not publication. NTA.

Author admits mishandling niece’s request to illustrate with grace

Professional illustrator explains why an 11-year-old can’t illustrate a book

Polite advice on handling rejection in the art industry.

Stick to your answer and don’t do business with family

Compromise suggestion for 11-year-old illustrator sparks kindness

Encouraging but professional advice for young illustrator from author.

NTA, but consider offering an internship for concept art

Stick to your guns on writing book, work on mini-printing.

Aunt could have handled it better, but still NAH.

Suggests a diplomatic way to handle the young girl’s request

NTA suggests grounding kids and parents being TA

Helpful tip on picture book publication etiquette

Sarcastic comment calls out ridiculousness of letting family make decisions.

Savage response to an 11-year-old’s request for book illustration

Encouraging an aspiring young author and illustrator

Family puts 11-year-old in tough spot, commenter defends NTA

NTA commenter criticizes 11-year-old’s artistic ability for book publication.

Why children’s book illustrations by children are rare explained ‍

Managing expectations in traditional publishing industry

Author shares insight on publishing and illustrators

User receives unexpected advice on publishing and faces entitled family.

Illustrating a book for publishing? NTA, find a competent illustrator.

Putting work over parenting? NTA comment sparks debate

Empowering response to family questioning 11-year-old’s wants.

Sweet suggestion to showcase child’s art in book dedication.

Collaborating with an 11-year-old for a professional product? NTA.

Illustrator selection is out of author’s hands, NTA.

Encouraging creativity while maintaining professionalism

Incorporating the kid’s art as a ‘cameo’ is a great idea

A well-put response to a pushy family, with constructive advice

Insightful advice from a publishing industry expert

Niece’s art not good enough for book, NTA for declining

Author criticized for telling 11-year-old she’s not skilled enough

Encouraging compromise with a personal touch

Encouraging to collaborate with niece, but professional artist needed for publishing.

11-year-old wants to illustrate her book, NTA supports her.

Being honest and firm with family is tough but necessary

Expert advice warns against jumping into unvetted publishing arrangements.

Let her draw it and get it printed as a gift

NTA for not allowing an 11-year-old to illustrate your book. Don’t let anyone pressure you into changing your project.

Respect your boundaries and don’t let others undermine your career

Parenthood needs a manual. Can anyone relate?

Polite way to handle pushy family about book illustrations

Including original art on the cover is a great compromise!

Honesty is key, little input in publishing decisions. #NTA

Gentle response to 11-year-old’s book illustrates career boundaries

Professional illustrator suggests paying 10-20 £/page, inspiring the child.

Professional work for professional results. NTA is right.

Encouraging response to pressuring child for book illustrations

Encouraging NTA comment with helpful suggestion for young author

Encouraging self-publishing for children’s stories

Experience matters, even in illustration. NTA comment section.

Encouraging NTA comment suggests waiting for polished artwork for book illustrations.

Don’t let family guilt you into compromising your professional work.

Encouraging and constructive feedback for an 11-year old’s book illustration.

Suggests publisher preference for assigning artists. Helpful advice.

Encouraging comment on handling criticism in publishing industry

Professional illustrator clarifies author’s role in book illustrations. NTA.

NTA commenter shares personal experience and warns of legal trouble.

Illustrating a book is a once in a lifetime opportunity

11-year-old’s passion for illustrating dismissed as mere hobby by family.

Encouragement for young writers and illustrators

Suggests giving 11-year-old illustrator a page in the book

Encouraging suggestion to nurture young talent

Defending a passion: NTA, pursuing art as a profession.

Encouraging response to child’s talent and compromise for book illustrations.

When an 11-year-old begs to illustrate, where do you draw the line?

Encouraging suggestion for incorporating daughter’s artwork into book

Illustrating a book is hard work, let her enjoy art

Suggests a peacekeeping solution to keep everyone happy

Compromise with a dedication drawing to make everyone happy

Encouraging comment suggests fun family project for budding illustrator