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Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega
3.25
emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is a great book about the social and family struggles that young black girls may face. We see Marlene be bullied and pressured to straighten her hair to fit in. Lots of emotional struggle and voicing the different messages she is sent but the ending was great.