Frizzy

Author

Claribel A Ortega

Call Number

• J GRAPHIC NOVEL ORTE (CEN, EAS, MBL, OSH, WSQ)

Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : First Second, 2022.

Physical Description

212 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm

Audience

009-013.

Summary

"Marlene loves three things: art, her cool tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend, Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only things she needs to focus on are school and growing up. That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can 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 Tía Ruby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair."--