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"Gordita: Built Like This" by Daisy Ruiz won an Ignatz Award for Outstanding Comic

"Gordita: Built Like This" by Daisy Ruiz won an Ignatz Award for Outstanding Comic

Gordita: Built Like This by Daisy Ruiz won an Ignatz Award for Outstanding Comic

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10 Books You Can’t Sleep On During Hispanic Heritage Month

10 Books You Can’t Sleep On During Hispanic Heritage Month

  10 Books You Can’t Sleep On During Hispanic Heritage Month Published by The Mary Sue on September 11, 2023 Excerpt:  "In this autobiographical comic by Daisy “Draizys” Ruiz, the eponymous Mexican-American teenager Gordita struggles against body-shaming from her family, classmates, and even strangers. Gordita: Built Like This follows her as she bonds with other girls, seeks mentorship from the school guidance counselor, and figures out how to defend herself and be at peace with her body." Read the full article  

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