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Miller, Sharee

Curlfriends: New in Town

288 pp. | Little/LB Ink | October, 2023 | Trade ISBN 9780316591478 $24.99 | Paper ISBN 9780316591454 $12.99 | Ebook ISBN 9780316591447 $9.99
(2) 4-6 Color by Luke Healy. In this endearing and relatable graphic novel, Charlie has moved all around the world with her family. Now that her dad is retired from the Air Force, they are finally settling down in her parents' hometown. While starting from scratch--again--Charlie is determined to reinvent herself to ensure she makes friends. From new clothes to contact lenses to a new hairdo, she is ready to make an impression. Though her first day of middle school takes an unfortunate turn, ruining her perfect hair and outfit, a classmate comes to her rescue, and Charlie is able to salvage the day, even making some new "Curlfriends." As she navigates her new home and school life, she also struggles to reconnect with her father, who has often been away due to military­ duties. Miller's vibrant art is warm and inviting, with engaging details that pop on every page. Charlie's tween angst will feel familiar as she attempts to bury her individuality in order to fit in with her peers, ultimately learning that real friends will accept her for her uniqueness. Charlie's journey to belonging also includes learning how to deal with conflict when her new friends discover things she's been hiding. A welcome graphic novel with Black girl representation for middle-graders and middle-schoolers.
Reviewer: Monique Harris | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2023

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