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Heartfelt and Important Middle Grade

Frizzy by Claribel A Ortega, Rose Bousamra

October 16, 2022 by LB Leave a Comment

Oh my gosh, my heart! I’ve been looking forward to this graphic novel since Claribel A Ortega first announced they were writing this story, and I’m so glad I was able to receive an early copy. Marlene hates going to the salon and straightening her hair every Sunday, but has been taught it’s necessary for her to be presentable and accepted, both by her peers and her family. Seeing her Tía Ruby with her natural curls at her cousin’s quiñce and seeing her favorite character […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: Claribel A Ortega, Claribel A Ortega, Rose Bousamra, Dominican, frizzy, Graphic Novel, middle grade, natural hair, Rose Bousamra

LB's CBR14 Review No:13 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: Claribel A Ortega, Claribel A Ortega, Rose Bousamra, Dominican, frizzy, Graphic Novel, middle grade, natural hair, Rose Bousamra ·
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