Frizzy (graphic novel)
| Frizzy | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 18, 2022 |
| Page count | 224 pages |
| Publisher | First Second Books/Macmillan Publishers |
| Creative team | |
| Writer | Claribel A. Ortega |
| Artist | Rose Bousamra |
| ISBN | 9781250259622 |
Frizzy is a 2022 graphic novel written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra. It received positive reception and won the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids and Pura Belpré Award for Children's Author
Plot
Marlene, a Dominican American girl with frizzy hair, straightens her hair at a salon every Sunday at her mother's behest. With assistance from her Tía Ruby and her friend Camilla, Marlene comes to embrace her natural hair.[1][2][3]
Reception
The book received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, the Horn Book, and Publishers Weekly.[1][2][4][5] Kirkus Reviews stated that "Ortega masterfully navigates topics like anti-Blackness and oppressive beauty standards passed down through generations".[1] Publishers Weekly said "Ortega expertly examines themes of colorism, generational trauma, and toxic beauty standards via authentic, heartstring-tugging dialogue and Marlene’s pitch-perfect narration, culminating in a satisfying and heartwarming exploration of self-expression and self-love".[2]
| Year | Award/Honor | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids | Won | [6] |
| Pura Belpré Award for Children's Author | Won | [7] | |
| Harvey Award for Best Children's or Young Adult Book | Nominated | [8] | |
| Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel | Nominated | [9] | |
| American Library Association - Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Top 10 | [10] | |
| Cybils Awards for Graphic Novel - Elementary and middle grade | Finalist | [11] | |
| 2022 | Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table's Best Graphic Novels for Children | Top 10 | [12] |
| Publisher Weekly Best Books of the Year | Included | [13] | |
| School Library Journal Best Books of the Year | Included | [14] |
References
- 1 2 3 FRIZZY | Kirkus Reviews.
- 1 2 3 "Frizzy by Claribel A Ortega". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ Bird, Betsy (2022-07-22). "Review of the Day: Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega, ill. Rose Bousamra". A Fuse #8 Production. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ Terrones, Lettycia. "Review of Frizzy". The Horn Book. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Frizzy". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Eisner Award Winners for 2023 Are Revealed". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Adriana M. Garcia, Claribel A. Ortega, Vincent Tirado win Pura Belpré Awards | ALA". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "Harvey Awards Unveil 2023 Nominees". www.harveyawards.com. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "2023 Ringo Awards – Ringo Awards". Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "2023 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten | Young Adult Library Services Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ "2023 Cybils Finalists". www.cybils.com. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List | Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Best Books 2022: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ Riemer, Shelley M. Diaz, Andrew Eliopulos, Thomas Maluck, Alea Perez, Carla. "Best Graphic Novels 2022 | SLJ Best Books". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
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External links
Frizzy on Ortega's personal website