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Frizzy / written by Claribel A. Ortega ; art by Rose Bousamra.

Ortega, Claribel A. (Author). Bousamra, Rose, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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 Tia 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 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 Tia Ruby, she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781250259622
ISBN: 1250259622
ISBN: 9781250259639
ISBN: 1250259630
Physical Description: 212 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York : First Second, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:	Chiefly illustrations. Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 10-13. Grades 5-8.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 3 1 517650.
Awards Note:	A Junior Library Guild selection (JLG) Denny O'Neil Award Final Nominee, 2024