Charlene Stiletto Still Fabulous
by Melanie Farrar

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Charlene Stiletto has recently returned home from her globe-trotting adventure. While Charlene was out strutting in her fabulous shoes and accompanied by her dog, Boots (her loyal and comedic companion), Charlene started to experience disruption in communication between her brain and the rest of her body. Charlene’s whimsical world has been shattered. She journeys through frightening symptoms, numerous medical tests, denial, fear, acceptance, and treatment of the autoimmune disease MS—multiple sclerosis. Charlene discovers the power of bravery, spirit, and acceptance through the therapeutic power of wheels, the love from Charlene’s friends, the encouragement from her pup Boots, and the benefits of magic hidden within a paintbrush. Charlene Stiletto realizes she is, in fact, still fabulous, regardless of the life-changing challenges before her.

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"A fearless story about facing hardship head-on while still embracing creativity, roller skates, and a little glitter." K.C. Finn, for Indies Today ". . . this story encourages embracing imperfections, cherishing memories, and finding strength in friendship, art, and inner courage . . ." Doreen Chombu, for Readers' Favorite ". . . every page celebrates her unwavering spirit, making this book an uplifting, entertaining, and memorable read." Asher Syed, for Readers' Favorite

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Melanie was born in England and moved to Canada with her family when she was a child. Her creativity sparked from a very young age through drawing, painting, and sewing. At nineteen, Melanie studied Fashion and Costume Design in Toronto. This led to an exciting career that has spanned more than two decades, throughout which she drafted patterns and built costumes for theatre and dance. The lavish theatre world influenced Melanie’s whimsical story writing. Melanie received the Indies Today Best Children’s book award in 2023 for her picture book, Charlene Stiletto and Her Search for a Fabulous Pair of Shoes. Melanie continues to illustrate, create, and work on other character-driven stories, including further adventures of Charlene Stiletto. Melanie loves tap-dancing, paddleboarding, roller-skating, vacationing in Jamaica, and sharing laughter with her family. She lives in a picturesque story-book town with her guinea pigs and her evil sidekick Nick. www.melaniefarrar.ca @melaniefarrar.author

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