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At her age, the main thing is to enjoy what you do. I started writing at age 10, in a Chieftain tablet, with a number two pencil, and I drew my own illos, because I thought all books needed them. That's honestly not a bad mindset to be in. Sharing with friends, sharing maybe on the internet, learning your craft---oh, is there a lot to learn.
Most of all, respect her work, respect her writing time (within reason) and encourage her to experience museums, travel, education, books, art, music, and everything else that teaches you, subtly, balance, proportion, rhythm and harmony---not to mention good grammar and a big vocabulary---because all those things go into a written book.
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