Michelle Mercer

Michelle Mercer is an award-winning Canadian children's author, mother of three and a proud grandmother who believes in one simple truth: confident children become confident adults.

She originally wrote Perfectly Patty’s Colourful Imagination for her own daughter during a challenging life transition, wanting her to always feel loved, valued, safe, and deeply connected - even when they were not under the same roof. What began as a heartfelt gift between mother and daughter has grown into a powerful mission to help children recognize their worth from an early age.

Through the world of Perfectly Patty, Michelle inspires children to believe in themselves, trust their inner voice, and understand they never have to be perfect to be powerful. Her signature message reminds children everywhere:

"I am NOT perfect, but I AM perfectly me."

Michelle's stories and self-confidence experiences encourage young children to become smart thinkers, brave action-takers, and proud to be perfectly themselves. By teaching self-worth, emotional strength, imagination, and intuition early, she hopes to help raise a generation of compassionate, confident children who grow into resilient adults.

With warmth, heart, and an authentic passion for empowering kids, Michelle Mercer is turning Perfectly Patty into more than a book series - she is building a movement focused on confidence, kindness, courage, and self-love for children everywhere.