Elizabeth K. Lawner illustrated her first book (one she wrote) when she was six years old. No, it didn't get published, but it was the start of her interest in writing and art. She created the backgrounds on this site using her own photographs, based on her view of the issues of each group—kids, teens, young adults, parents of kids, and parents of teens. Using those same perspectives, she created the unique drawings that accompany the advice columns.