FRIZZY

Next month, First Second Books will release Frizzy, a new middle grade graphic novel from writer Claribel A. Ortega and artist Rose Bousamra. The book follows a young Latinx girl torn between her mother, who wants her to straighten her hair, and her own desire to embrace her naturally curly hair. Today The Beat is pleased to present an exclusive look at an excerpt from the graphic novel. Here’s how First Second describes Frizzy: Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend…