Frizzy (Graphic Novel)

Frizzy (Graphic Novel)
Claribel A Ortega, Rose Bousamra
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Paperback
h203 x 141mm - 224pg
18 Oct 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250259639
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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 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.
"A wonderful tale about what it truly means to have good hair . . . and a good heart. " --Varian Johnson, award-winning author of Twins I desperately wish I' d had a book like this when I was growing up. Frizzy is uplifting, affirming, and healing to all kids who love their curls. Curly hair power! --Zoraida Cordova, award-winning author of Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter Marlene' s journey of personal growth will evoke catharsis and joy. An exquisite excavation of hair politics, family dynamics, and self-love. --Kirkus, starred reviewExpertly examines themes of colorism, generational trauma, and toxic beauty standards via authentic, heartstring-tugging dialogue and Marlene' s pitch-perfect narration, culminating in a satisfying and heartwarming exploration of self-expression and self-love. -- Publisher' s Weekly, starred review Ortega' s writing is pitch-perfect for middle grade; she gives -Marlene an extra -layer of vulnerability that tweens will recognize. Bousamra' s candy-colored palette of pinks, purples, blues, and coppers makes this sweet coming-of-age tale even more accessible and welcoming. --School Library Journal, starred review
Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle-grade and young adult books inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she' s not busy turning her obsession with eighties pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she' s co-hosting her podcast Bad Author Book Club and helping authors navigate publishing with her consulting business GIFGRRL. Claribel has been featured on Buzzfeed, Good Morning America and Deadline. Her books include Ghost Squad and Witchlings, and Frizzy. Rose Bousamra is a freelance illustrator and comic creator born and based in Michigan. Frizzy is their first graphic novel, and their solo debut graphic novel Gutless is also published by First Second. When they' re not making or reading comics they love baking sweets and playing fantasy video games.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781250259639
Published: 18 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 203mm
Width: 141mm
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 367g
Pages: 224

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