Is there anything Meghan Markle won’t try her hand at? The former actress has now ventured into the world of children’s literature, and according to Guardian columnist AA Madawi, she’s not exactly a natural. In a scathing piece titled *Celebrities Need to Stop Writing Children's Books—They're Woefully Underqualified*, Madawi makes her point clear: Meghan Markle’s attempt is a textbook example of how not to write for kids.
Madawi doesn’t hold back, calling out Meghan Markle, plain and simple—no duchess titles, no formalities—just Meghan. She argues that star power doesn’t automatically translate into literary talent, and this book is proof. Was anyone truly expecting Meghan's book to be a masterpiece? After all, this is the same Meghan who has already dabbled in acting, podcasting, and more. Now, apparently, she’s positioning herself as the next Dr. Seuss. But instead of a heartwarming, whimsical tale, what we got was a virtue-signaling snooze fest. It was as engaging as reading a tax return.
The book, which supposedly draws from the deep and meaningful bond between fathers and sons, feels more like a Hallmark card gone wrong. It lacks the warmth and joy children’s literature is known for. It’s hard to take a celebrity seriously when they’re lecturing us on the meaning of family, especially when they’ve made a career out of turning every personal milestone—whether it’s a wedding, baby, or family drama—into a public spectacle. So naturally, the next step for Meghan was to share her “profound” insights through a children’s book.
Picture the pitch meeting: “What if we take my experiences with Harry and Archie and turn them into something so moving, so universal, that it speaks to the hearts of every family—but make it rhyme!” While the initial buzz around the book could be attributed to Meghan's famous name, the reality is that it quickly faded. The book, despite its star-studded cover, turned out to be, well, bland. It’s as if Meghan believed that her name alone would ensure success, but it turns out celebrity glitter can’t cover up a lack of substance.
Let’s call it what it is—another PR stunt in Meghan’s ongoing quest for relevance. It’s the kind of project that screams, “Look at me! I’m not just a duchess, I’m an author too!” But as Madawi pointed out, being famous doesn’t automatically qualify someone to write a children’s book. The best part of Madawi’s critique? She never referred to Meghan as the Duchess of Sussex—not once. It was just Meghan Markle, a celebrity who tried to cash in on a children’s book and failed.
Because, let’s face it, nothing’s more cringe-worthy than a celebrity who thinks they’re a natural children’s author. Even worse is the idea that a title like “Duchess” somehow makes you good at it. At the end of the day, maybe it’s time for Meghan to stick to what she’s truly good at—wait, what exactly is that again? Acting? Nope. Royal duties? Definitely not. Podcasting? Well, that didn’t last long either. Perhaps the one thing she truly excels at is keeping herself in the headlines.
Whatever Meghan’s next project is—maybe a cookbook or an inspirational self-help guide—it’s a safe bet it’ll come with a side of sanctimony and a sprinkle of self-importance. We can’t wait to see what half-baked endeavor she tries next.
