Frizzy
Frizzy
Paperback – October 18, 2022
by Claribel A. Ortega (Author),
Rose Bousamra (Illustrator)
Winner of the 2023 Pura Belpré Award for Children's Text
Winner of the 2023 Eisner for Best Publication for Kids
October 2022 Indie Bestseller
New York Times-bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra's Frizzy is about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming and gorgeous middle-grade graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all.
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.
Publisher: First Second (October 18, 2022)
Language: English
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN-10: 1250259630
ISBN-13: 978-1250259639
Reading Age: 8 - 12 years, from customers
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Item Weight: 13.3 ounces
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.45 x 7.95 inches
