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Loved this one! I think many of my middle school girls will find something here they can relate to… the mother/daughter relationship hit close for me, as I spent years working through the fact that my own mom pushed her insecurities onto me. This story is about more than just hair, and it was so well done. #MiddleGradeMarch @megnews @sblbooks

I definitely remember this feeling growing up and even recently.
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This wonderful graphic novel for children addresses systemic racist bias towards “good” hair by presenting a wholly sympathetic character, Marlene, who hates the weekly salon visits her mother deems necessary in order to straighten her wild curls. The tone of the narrative is humorous (despite serious topics), the resolution is celebratory, the characterization is relatable and the vibrant art is very appealing. #kidlit #comics for #AllAges

All hair is good hair.

This middle grade graphic novel is so cute. The story is certainly one that tackles some big issues, but it does so in an easy to understand way. There is so much to love about the story.

A great graphic novel for middle grade readers. Wish it had been around when my daughter was a bit younger.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐5 ⭐ This was a fun graphic novel aimed at upper elementary and lower middle school. It is about a girl who doesn‘t feel like herself. Every Sunday her mom drags her to a salon to have her hair straightened. You see her natural hair is as frizzy as frizzy can be, and to some it‘s shameful. However frizzy hair isn‘t shameful. It‘s just not taken care of well. Our main character learns how to take care of her natural hair from her aunt, who

Excellent middle grade graphic novel! I loved the characters and the story.

Marlene hates getting her hair straightened at the salon every Sunday. She also feels like she doesn't measure up to her mom and cousin because she doesn't have"good" hair. Her cool aunt helps her figure out her hair and have the courage to be herself.

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Absolutely beautiful!! I loved the plot, the characters, & the illustrations + color scheme was gorgeous. The story follows a young girl struggling w/ her family‘s & classmates bias of good hair vs bad hair. She dreams of embracing her natural curls. After facing bullies at school & ridicule from her family, she is left feeling hopeless until her Tia steps in. I love the msg of family & how the main character learns to stand proud in her choices.

I love a book that puts you right into the world and experiences of someone else. Marlene‘s world, her culture, the discrimination she faces, her hair and her Neighbourhood weren‘t familiar to me at all, and I loved learning about them. But the mother/daughter dynamic and the double standards of behavior between family members - these things are universal. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you NetGalley for the digital advanced review copy

An unbelievably sweet graphic novel about a girl learning to love her natural curls and pushing back against her family's bias about "good hair." The artwork is lovely and the story is part heartbreaking, part heartwarming and all excellence.