Introducing the context of 'Frizzy'

‘Frizzy’ is a fictional graphic novel text written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra. The text follows Marlene, a young Dominican-American girl coming to terms with growing up. Graphic novels include features such as speech bubbles, thought bubbles & sound effects to explain what is happening. Readers sometimes have to infer what has happened, rather than being told by the author or illustrator. The text celebrates Spanish language and Dominican culture; this helps ground the story in Marlene’s cultural heritage.