As a bigender, neurodiverse, kidlit author, CK Malone breaks barriers in presenting a character who longs for a costume that reflects all of who they are.
Celebrating the picture book debut of
A COSTUME FOR CHARLY
by CK Malone
illustrated by Andrea Barajas
In Part 4, CK MALONE talks with their critique group, FRIDAY MINDS,
about what is unique about A COSTUME FOR CHARLY and what they hope parents and others might think about as Halloween approaches.
(If you would like to listen in to previous segments, click here)
FRIDAY MINDS is CK, Maria Claudia, Nat, Randi, Rathi, and me.
GIVEAWAY!!
Win a copy of A COSTUME FOR CHARLY!
1. Leave a comment below
2. Tweet out some love for CK & A COSTUME FOR CHARLY
3. tag @patriciajfranz1 & @ckmalone2 & a #parent
Winner will be drawn at random & announced 10/3 on Twitter
Patricia Franz is a kidlit writer and published poet. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 
I love you all so very much!