num_pages: 224
description: A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls.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 Rubyshe slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
language: English
title: Frizzy
publisher: First Second