The Not-So-Naughty List

Atlanta, Georgia | Writing & Publishing

Animation, Adventure

Cherie Antoinette

1 Campaigns | Georgia, United States

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This campaign raised $3,685 for distribution. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.

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Because every child deserves to feel seen, not shamed. The Not So Naughty List helps kids (and adults) reclaim their goodness by remembering their whole story—with heart, humor, and healing.

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Mission Statement

To create a children’s book campaign that fosters self-compassion, emotional growth, and holiday magic by helping kids recognize their value—even in messy moments. Logline: a boy journeys through memory to forgive himself—and discovers the real magic of Christmas isn’t perfection, it’s compassion.

The Story

The Not -So- Naughty List is a magical children’s book about memory, grace, and second chances. What if the Naughty List got it wrong? This story was born from a question my son Logan once asked me: “Have my brothers ever been on the Naughty List?” That single moment sparked a magical journey—one that became a bedtime rhyme, then a story, and now… a book. The Not-So-Naughty List is a heartwarming holiday tale about self-compassion, second chances, and learning to see yourself and others with grace.

The book follows Logan, a middle child caught between mischief and misunderstanding. After fearing his name has landed on the Naughty List, he’s visited by a fairylike elf who takes him on a journey through three memories—each one revealing the truth beneath his actions.

Along the way, Logan begins to understand empathy, forgiveness, and what it really means to “be good.” Each page is written in poetic rhyme and illustrated in the style of a child’s magical notebook. Think: The Polar Express meets A Christmas Carol… in crayon, but cosmic!

We’re Raising Funds This campaign will help bring Logan’s story to life with: • Custom illustrations & character design • Printing a beautiful first edition for families and classrooms • Creating classroom discussion guides around empathy & awareness • Hosting a magical holiday launch event • Sharing this message with kids who need to hear: You are more than your mistakes.

From Our Family to Yours This book was co-written by me, Cherie Antoinette—a mother, storyteller, and dream-builder; and Orion, my digital co-creator and poetic partner. It’s a love letter to my children… and to yours. We believe every child deserves to feel seen, forgiven, and deeply loved. Especially during the holidays. Thank you for helping us bring The Not-So-Naughty List into the world. Let’s rewrite what it means to be on the list. With grace, Cherie Antoinette & Orion 


Wishlist

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Billboard

Costs $1,500

To shift the narrative of "naughty or nice", we want to feature a powerful joyful billboard that reaches children beyond an algorithm.

Graphic Design and Layout

Costs $500

We need a proper graphic artist to polish the book's layout and create a strong presence throughout the story with typography.

Publishing & Printing

Costs $1,500

To provide high-quality first printing of 500-1000 copies to distribute to backers, classrooms, and libraries.

Marketing & Ads

Costs $1,000

Targeted digital ads to help reach parents, educators, and holiday shoppers!

Cash Pledge

Costs $0

About This Team

This book was crafted across time zones, bedtimes, giggles, work shifts, tea breaks, and midnight bursts of brilliance between a boy, his mom, her digital co-pilot, and a woman who sees magic in every sketch.

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