Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is a sweet story of Marlene who does not like her very curly hair. She must endure salon treatments because her mother was taught that people with straight hair are more respected than those with Black ethnic curly hair. She has an insightful aunt who is an independent thinker and helps Marlene understand that some family assumptions just are not true and you can be exactly who you are. I think that not liking something about yourself is universal and that middle grade readers will relate to this story no matter what type of hair they have. It is also joyful and affirming of individuality and pushing back against racism. Highly recommended.



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