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 and gorgeous middle-grade graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all.
Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Ta 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.
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, she’s 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.

• Publisher:First Second
  
• Publish Date: October 18, 2022
  
• Pages: 224
  
• Dimensions: 5.6 X 7.95 X 0.52 inches | 0.86 pounds
  
• Language: English
  
• Type: Paperback
  
• EAN/UPC: 9781250259639
  
• BISAC Categories: Comics & Graphic Novels – General
  People & Places – United States – Hispanic & Latino
  Social Themes – Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
  Family – Multigenerational
  Comics & Graphic Novels – Hispanic & Latino