Curlfriends: Back in Business (A Graphic Novel)

Praise for Curlfriends: New in Town:

A National Indie Bestseller 2024 Golden Kite Award Winner A Florida Sunshine State Award Winner​ An NPR Books We Love Selection A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023

* “With empathy, charm, and a seemingly endless supply of good cheer, Miller (Michelle’s Garden) crafts a stirring tale that encourages kindness and honesty in pursuit of friendship.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review“A charming reminder that being your true self is the key to finding friends who love you for who you are.” –Kayla Miller, creator of the Click graphic novel series“A refreshingly honest look at middle school friendship, and the cost of trying to fit in.”–Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Frizzy“A sincere and relatable depiction of trying too hard to fit in and almost losing yourself in the process.”–School Library Journal“For anyone who has ever had a hard time fitting in or feeling confident, Curlfriends creates a safe space to explore those feelings and work through them. Sharee crafts such a rich welcoming world with her sweet illustrations and her charming characters that feel so real and earnest. I want to be friends with all of them and I can’t wait to read more and more of their stories!”–Vashti Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History“Miller’s vibrant art is warm and inviting, with engaging details that pop on every page…. A welcome graphic novel with Black girl representation for middle-graders and middle-schoolers.”–Horn Book“Miller’s vibrant, playful art and stylish characters perfectly capture both the awkwardness and joy of making new friends and reminds us why it’s so important to stay true to ourselves.”–Rose Bousamra, illustrator of Frizzy