{"product_id":"rizos-frizzy-spanish-language-edition-paperback","title":"Rizos (Frizzy, Spanish Language Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaribel A. Ortega\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRose Bousamra\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJasminne Mendez\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUna novela gráfica de grado medio sobre Marlene, una joven que deja de alisarse el pelo y acepta sus rizos naturales.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarlene ama tres cosas: el arte, a su adorada tía Ruby y pasar el tiempo con Camilla, su mejor amiga. Pero su mamá piensa que se debería enfocar solamente en sus estudios y en madurar; y esto último implica alisarse el pelo todos los fines de semana para que se vea \"presentable\" y \"bueno\". Pero Marlene odia ir al salón y no entiende por qué nadie a su alrededor piensa que sus rizos naturales son bonitos. Después de algunos desafíos y momentos vergonzosos, además de la ayuda imprescindible de Camilla y tía Ruby, poco a poco Marlene emprende el camino de aprender a apreciar su pelo rizo y llevarlo con orgullo. \u003cbr\u003e__ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarlene 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\". \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaribel A. Ortega\u003c\/b\u003e is a former reporter who writes middle grade and young adult books inspired by her Dominican heritage. Claribel has been featured on Buzzfeed, Good Morning America, and Deadline. Her books include the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eGhost Squad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWitchlings, \u003c\/i\u003eand her debut graphic novel \u003ci\u003eFrizzy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRose Bousamra \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance illustrator and comic creator born and based in Michigan. \u003ci\u003eFrizzy \u003c\/i\u003eis their first graphic novel, with their solo debut graphic novel \u003ci\u003eGutless \u003c\/i\u003ealso being published with First Second. When they're not making or reading comics they love baking sweets and playing fantasy video games.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 7.99 x 5.63 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pura Belpre Award (2023)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764491878688,"sku":"9781250884206","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f673a2af08c5dca456db19cfc7e9b830.webp?v=1780249888","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rizos-frizzy-spanish-language-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}