Frizzy -- Claribel A. Ortega, Paperback

A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls.

Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and growing up. That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have presentable, good hair.

But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.

Author: Claribel A. Ortega
Publisher: First Second
Published: 10/18/2022
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 7.95h x 5.60w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9781250259639
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/29/2022
School Library Journal 09/01/2022 pg. 112
Booklist 09/15/2022 pg. 43
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2022