Different but Perfect
by Tracey Martineau

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Kat and Nat are different. But they have each other for support, especially when they’re being bullied. They love and appreciate each other for who they are: different, but perfect. Different but Perfect addresses bullying, racism, and disability through the eyes of two young half-sisters. This inspiring children's book takes you through how Kat and Nat navigate the world to embrace their differences in the face of adversity. Kat and Nat’s story is useful for parents and educators to help children understand diversity and inclusion and inspire empathy and compassion. Different but Perfect was inspired by the real-life characters of Kat and Nat and tells the story of their lived childhood experiences and the hardships they faced.

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Tracey Martineau is a Canadian author who firmly believes we all have an obligation to ensure this world is diverse and inclusive. As a young child, she used to write books in her spare time and found it very therapeutic putting words to paper. She never imagined that as an adult she would put that passion into a book that would honour her two daughters, Katrina and Natasha, and their lived experiences. They both supported and inspired her throughout the writing process. Her husband Hubert encouraged her to publish Different but Perfect, knowing how important it was for Tracey to share Kat and Nat's lived experiences with others. She is excited to share Different but Perfect with the world to inspire more kindness, empathy, and compassion. In her spare time, Tracey loves to travel and spend time with her family. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her husband, Hubert, their youngest daughter, Natasha, and their family dog, Jax.

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Contributors

Author

Tracey Martineau

Illustrator

Afton Jane