Rizos (Frizzy, Spanish language edition)

Ages 8 to 12

Una novela gráfica de grado medio sobre Marlene, una joven que deja de alisarse el pelo y acepta sus rizos naturales.

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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 ama tres cosas: el arte, a su adorada tía Ruby y pasar el tiempo con Camilla, su mejor amiga. Pero su mamá piensa que se debería enfocar solamente en sus estudios y en madurar; y esto último implica alisarse el pelo todos los fines de semana para que se vea “presentable” y “bueno”. Pero Marlene odia ir al salón y no entiende por qué nadie a su alrededor piensa que sus rizos naturales son bonitos. Poco a poco Marlene emprende el camino de aprender a apreciar su pelo rizo y llevarlo con orgullo.

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According to Marlene's mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can 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, and slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.

About the Author

Claribel A. Ortega has been featured on Buzzfeed, Good Morning America, and Deadline. Her books include the middle-grade novels Ghost Squad and Witchlings, and her debut graphic novel Frizzy. claribelortega.com

Rose Bousamra is a freelance illustrator and comic creator born and based in Michigan. Frizzy is their first graphic novel, with their forthcoming solo debut graphic novel Gutless also being published with First Second. rosemakesart.com