Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega
$14.99
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Web ID: 152761372 months ago
from Wichita, KS
Great for my daughter
My 10 year old daughter asked me to leave a review on this book. She loves it!
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12 months ago
from California
Nice graphic novel
This middle-grade graphic novel is a charming, and captivating story that inspires one to embrace their true self even when there's societal pressure to conform. The artwork is simply stunning, and the panels feature the main character's vision of herself as a superhero, which is absolutely fantastic. Marlene is a young Dominican girl with thick, curly hair. Her mother insists that she goes to the salon every week to get it straightened so that she can look more professional and her best. However, Marlene detests every moment and feels like she's not being herself with the straight hair. She goes through a lot to try and please her mother, avoid bullying and find solace in her true identity. The message in this story is exceptionally beautiful and one that I believe more people should hear. Adults, even those with good intentions, may inadvertently cause harm to the children around them by emphasizing physical beauty standards. It is important to recognize that such emphasis can negatively impact the child's self-esteem and body image. Therefore, it is crucial that adults be mindful of their words and actions and strive to promote a healthy and positive body image.
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2 years ago
from Lansing, Michigan
Beautiful
I love the message in the book about how you should accept yourself for who you are, not who other people want you to be. And that Marlene’s aunt ruby helped her learn how to properly take care of her hair.
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2 years ago
Empowering
As someone who grew up with crazy curly hair I remember feeling so insecure from a young age. With the rest of the girls in my class strainteing their hair until it was pin straight I was jealous of those who woke up and had the perfect hair, effortlessly. I also fell in line and made my hair just like everyone else's and it was miserable. Constantly waking up early, making sure I kept my curls in line, and the health of my hair suffered greatly. Reading this book, I wish that this was kept in all classrooms so all young women feel inspired to be themselves and not change their image for friendships, boys, or social status. Being yourself is the most freeing feeling, and it is when you feel the best in you're own skin. This book made me think about all the time I wasted trying to be someone I wasn't, and what's the point? All in all the book was a great read and I highly recommend this one!
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2 years ago
Frizzy
This is the best graphic novel I've ever read! I love FRIZZY so much. Ugh, I teared up.
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2 years ago
from Phila, PA
Fantastic!
My best friend recommended this book because as children, we both could relate to Marlene as a child, growing up with a head of hair that we should have been proud of, but others could not, whether it be due to their own insecurities or their tainted ideas of beauty. My mother loved my curly hair and always wanted me to wear it natural, but I can empathize with Marlene's feelings due her mother's critical projecting. There is an awful feeling that comes from those around us who love us being critical of how we look. Even today, people always compliment my hair when it is straightened and not curly. I love how Marlene has her special Tia Ruby, with whom she not only shares interests, but the both look similar with beautiful, natural curly hair. All it takes is someone like that in your life to help you make you feel like the beautiful person you deserve to be and to show others how important it is to project the same positivity.
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2 years ago
from Albertson, New York
Great for children
Marlene’s journey is a very fun and powerful one. The plot is great for kids who are learning to accept themselves and find their interests. I feel that Marlene is a very relatable character and many lessons are taught when reading this book. The story line is different from others, telling children that it is okay to be yourself. I loved the diversity of this book and the difference from regular books. This book showed Marlene’s fear of the hair salon. No fear of bullies, school, parents, friends, and scary dogs. The fear here was different and it is what makes the story very effective overall. Marlene is a beautiful character that shows awesome change throughout the story teaching children that it is okay to be different. I also love the cover of this book colorful, and explaining the deeper meaning of the book as a full. 5/5 would recommend!
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2 years ago
from New York, NY
My Review
As I said in my title : I love the message this graphic novel brings. Personally I love my curly hair and am proud to say I look similar to the girl in the cover with tamer hair but I know tons of kids in my school who would benefit from reading on appreciating your curly hair due to the racism in my school since it is predominantly white and asian. We actually quite often talk about this racism and how weird it is to come form schools where we are the majority and suddenly being the minority, bullied and victims of racism. So I truly do think that this book brings an empowering message and is an empowering novel. I'm glad that our protagonist stays true to who she is and that she can be her own hero, she knows who she is and even though her mother, someone that a lot of people put a lot of their trust into and look up to, disregards the like of natural hair that Marlene continues to stay true to herself and through her story shows other girls how to do that for themselves and help others.
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