Frizzy
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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.
Language: Spanish,Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Dominican / Dominican American
Heritage & History: Caribbean Heritage and History, Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women, Bicultural Kids, Family and Friends, Identity, My Body, Hair, and Skin, Urban Stories
Format: Graphic novel
Audiobook: No
Age Level: Middle Grade
Book Series: Award-Winning Books: 2023, Identity: Who Am I?, Bilingual Books for Middle Grades: Spanish, Graphic Novels: Hispanic Heritage
9781250259639