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Happy Wednesday! Well, it wasn't as beastly hot when I took the hounds out for their early morning walk! Phew! It has been hot. Waiting on Wednesday features Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega, with art by Rose Bousamra. I learned about this graphic novel when author Varian Johnson posted about how much he liked it to his social media feeds. Frizzy releases October 18, and it's in my book order for our library. I can't wait.
Publisher synopsis: 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 Tía 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.
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