Frizzy

Frizzy is a warm and vibrant graphic novel from First Second, launched in 2022. The story centers on Marlene, a young girl who learns to embrace her natural curly hair after years of societal pressure to straighten it. Written and illustrated by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra, this single-issue series stands as a heartfelt, empowering tale about self-acceptance, family, and cultural identity, making it a resonant addition to contemporary middle-grade comics.