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Frizzy by Claribel Ortega is a graphic novel I wish I had growing up. I grew up having curly...
I now have my new favorite middle grade graphic novel. The illustrations are adorable and each...
As a Latina with curly hair I love the curly girl representation! This story was very...
I truly loved this graphic novel. This is a young middle grade book that focuses on a subject...
Reading about Marlene's story was really eye-opening to how anti black beauty standards in...
As someone with curly hair, I grew up watching my mom spend hours a day with a straightener...
This graphic novel, aimed a middle school aged children, is full of heavy issues: bullying,...
I read the excerpt of this book and new that my preteen would absolutely love it. She was able to...
Okay all I have to say is WHAT?! I loved this little graphic novel. Claribel Ortega has a way of...
I assumed from the cover art and the general theme of this book that this would be about the...
What I find amazing about this book is the fact that it is all narrated from the perspective of a...
Quick Stats Age Rating: 8+ Over All: 4.75 stars Plot: 5/5 Characters: 5/5 Setting:...
Frizzy is an amazing debut that highlights celebrating your personality and providing...
What a sweet, adorable middle grade read this was! I loved everything about it! I don't...
This is a must read for anyone that has curly hair was made to believe that it was not a good...
We about to get personal in this review. GREAT haha! My curls have always been a source of...
Frizzy, written by Claribel A. Ortega and art by Rose Bousamra, revolves around Marlene as she...
Frizzy is an enjoyable, well written, informative, entertaining, and wonderfully illustrated...
5 beautifully-illustrated, powerful stars for this graphic novel~ This graphic novel sends a...
This middle grade graphic novel is a vibrant, sweet, and compelling story about being true to who...
This book absolutely exceeded any and all of my expectations! The cover is beautiful, whimsy and...
Frizzy is a really lovely story, with charming characters and equally charming illustrations. I...
I've read Claribel A. Ortega's other book Witchlings and liked it, so I had high hopes for this...
I am so glad I was able to let my daughter read this book. She is at the stage in her life in...
Adorable. Engaging. Great message! On the surface, this book was about loving your hair in all...
First the cover is so inviting that you have to pick up this book even if you do not have curly...
This YA graphic novel was absolutely beautiful! I loved the illustrations and color scheme, as...
In a coming of age graphic novel reminiscent of The Prince and the Dressmaker, Supper Club, and...
I was able to read a bit of this one on BookishFirst and was definitely intrigued! I’m so glad I...
What a delightful read! The story was cute and the message was important. I loved the artwork,...
Thank you Bookish First & First Second books for my free book. My 💭: “ I wonder why our...
Marlene likes her cool aunt Ruby and her best friend, Camila. However, according to her mother,...
I really enjoyed Frizzy. It reminded me so much of my own natural hair journey though I started...
This was just absolutely and utterly adorable. There is something just so heartwarming about a...
Frizzy is a middle grade, graphic novel that follows Marlene who is Latinx and is tired of her...
💭Thoughts: This is a cute middle grade graphic novel with a strong message about being yourself....
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