Finding Beauty in Imperfection: Matt de la Peña on 'The Perfect Place

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña discusses his new picture
book, The Perfect Place, exploring themes of class,
self-acceptance, and the meaning of home.


Matt shares personal inspirations, reads from the book, and
reflects on how the story resonates with readers of all ages.
Join us for an insightful conversation about finding beauty in
imperfection and the power of children's literature to shape
perspectives on family, success, and belonging.





Transcription: You can read the
transcription on The Children's Book Review.


Order Copies: The Perfect Place on
⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠. El lugar perfecto (Spanish
Edition) on Amazon and Bookshop.org.


Resources: You can visit Matt at
mattdelapena.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram
@mattdelapena.





Matt de la Peña Talks About:


Exploring themes of class differences and self-acceptance in
The Perfect Place

Reflecting on personal college experiences as inspiration for
the story

Illustrating the concept of "code-switching" between
different environments

Discovering beauty in imperfections and flawed characters

Highlighting the pressure of perfectionism in academic
settings



Emphasizing the importance of bilingual book releases

Celebrating multi-generational families and diverse home
environments

Challenging societal narratives about success and self-worth

Recognizing the universal appeal of the book's message across
age groups