Frizzy [Hardcover]

New York Times-bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra'sFrizzyis about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all.

Marlene loves three things: books, her cool T?a 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 Rubyshe slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.

Also available in Spanish under the titleRizos.

Claribel A. Ortegais 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, shes 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 includeGhost SquadandWitchlings,andFrizzy.

Rose Bousamrais a freelance illustrator and comic creator born and based in Michigan.Frizzyis their first graphic novel, and their solo debut graphic novelGutlessis also published by First Second. When they're not making or reading comics they love baking sweets and playing fantasy video games.

Pura Belpr? AwardWinner
Eisner Award Winner
Indie Bestseller
A Junior Library Guild selection