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A review by kalypsowolf
Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Nothing makes me wholesome cry like a middle grade graphic novel. This story is such a good example of generational trauma explained in a straightforward and extremely digestible way.
While I can't fully relate to the needing to straighten my hair to look "presentable" (read that with the biggest eye roll ever) I did deal with a lot of frizz from having wavy hair that i just did not know how to properly care for and honestly still don't if I'm being honest. I've just embraced the chaos that is my hair atp. I have people close to me who do have very curly hair and I've witnessed the struggle of them trying to figure out what products work for them when so many common tips and products really only cater to very straight, very white hair.
This is just such an important read especially for younger kids struggling to accept the parts of themselves that aren't seen in the typical western beauty standards.
And those illustrations? Beautiful.
As much as I love middle grade graphic novels, this did read a little young for me personally, but I'm also a 25 year old reading this so obviously that's a me problem.
While I can't fully relate to the needing to straighten my hair to look "presentable" (read that with the biggest eye roll ever) I did deal with a lot of frizz from having wavy hair that i just did not know how to properly care for and honestly still don't if I'm being honest. I've just embraced the chaos that is my hair atp. I have people close to me who do have very curly hair and I've witnessed the struggle of them trying to figure out what products work for them when so many common tips and products really only cater to very straight, very white hair.
This is just such an important read especially for younger kids struggling to accept the parts of themselves that aren't seen in the typical western beauty standards.
And those illustrations? Beautiful.
As much as I love middle grade graphic novels, this did read a little young for me personally, but I'm also a 25 year old reading this so obviously that's a me problem.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying