Interview Internet Star Peet Montzingo, author of new children’s book:

Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different

ABOUT THE BOOK

Little Imperfections: A Tale of Growing Up Different is the dazzling new picture book that addresses the universal themes of being different, feeling like you don’t fit in, and finding yourself along the way. The story is told through the empathic and humorous perspective of Peet Montzingo, the internet sensation with more than 11 million TikTok followers who grew up as the only “tall” sibling in a family of little people. In their debut picture book, Little Imperfections and accompanying video series, best friends Peet Montzingo and Rockwell Sands have woven together moving messages and life lessons with bravery, comedy, and grace. With captivating rhythms, lyrical rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, Little Imperfections allows topics such as adversity and mental health to be discussed in an open platform, that shows how being different just means you are unique. And unique is good! Little Imperfections will also open the conversation on dwarfism and how each family journeys through life together – in the good times and the bad – just like Peet does with his family. Little Imperfections shows readers that their inner beauty is what makes up their individuality, and that their differences should be embraced.

Little Imperfections carries timeless messages of love and acceptance told through a truly unique perspective. Just because you may be different from your friends and family does not make you any less of a person worthy of living an impactful life.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Peet Montzingo is a multi-faceted artist with a curious and kind heart, whose talents span creating original content, singing, comedy, and so much more. Through his fascination with the local mysteries of his neighborhood to his deep bond with his mother and family, Peet skyrocketed to internet fame, gaining more than 20 million followers across social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, who find themselves deeply engaged and supportive of his endeavors.

Peet struggled in a traditional school environment as he was diagnosed with ADHD when he was a young child, yet he has harnessed his creative abilities to expand into the world of music, acting, and creating videos on social media platforms. His large following on social media has opened the conversation on being more educated on dwarfism and shown people how to approach life and adversity in a humorous light.

He grew up as the only “normal” sibling in a little people family but has used his personal experiences and open personality to encourage and brighten other people’s lives. Peet often raises awareness for dwarfism with a lighthearted and charming presence, shining a loving light on his mother and siblings, all of whom are little people. Find him at @peetmontzingo

Rockwell Sands is an author, musician, and entrepreneur. On top of composing the original score for the visual portion of ‘Little Imperfections’ alongside Peet, he has written songs that have received worldwide radio airplay and have been featured in several forms of media, from Netflix original series to car commercials. Rockwell lives in Brooklyn and has been close friends with Peet for over ten years.