| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
212 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm |
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Graphic novels. |
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Preteens |
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nat Americans |
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gdr Women |
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age Children |
| Summary |
"Marlene loves three things: art, her cool tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend, Camilla. But according to her mother, Paola, the only things she needs to focus on are school and growing up. That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can have "presentable," "good" hair. But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tía Ruby -- she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair" -- Page 4 of cover. |
| Audience |
Ages: 9-18. |
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Grades: 4-12. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 3.0 1.0 Accelerated Reader Quiz #517650. |
| Awards |
Pura Belpré Children's Author Award winner, 2023 |
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Américas Award commended title, 2023 |
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American Library Association Notable Children's Book, 2023. |
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School Library Journal Best Books, 2022. |
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Great Graphic Novels for Teens, Top Ten, 2023. |
| Subject |
Hair -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Hair. |
| Genre/Form |
Comics (Graphic works)
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| Subject |
Hair -- Juvenile fiction.
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Hairdressing of African Americans -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Hairdressing of African Americans. |
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Hairdressing of African Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
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Dominican American girls -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Dominican American girls. |
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Dominican American girls -- Juvenile fiction.
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African American girls -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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African American girls. |
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African American girls -- Juvenile fiction.
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Beauty culture -- Juvenile fiction.
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Beauty culture. |
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Beauty culture -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Friendship. |
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Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.
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Racism -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Racism. |
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Racism -- Juvenile fiction.
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Self-confidence -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Self-confidence. |
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Self-confidence -- Juvenile fiction.
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works.
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Fiction.
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Coming-of-age comics.
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Domestic comics.
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Graphic novels.
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| Subject |
Hair. |
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Friendships. |
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Racism. |
| Genre/Form |
Graphic novels.
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Comics (Graphic works)
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Fiction.
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| Added Author |
Bousamra, Rose, artist.
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| ISBN |
9781250259622 (hardcover) |
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1250259622 (hardcover) |
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9781250259639 (paperback) |
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1250259630 (paperback) |
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