Multiple Recs! "The representation! It tells a story of a small child's journey to hearing loss and how they learn about themselves. It also shows the road to acceptance and loving themselves. Appropriate for all ages :)" - Adiane…
Aug 27, 2022DBRL_LauraHH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I remember reading an excerpt from this graphic novel back in college during a course on memoirs. I have to admit, I was initially turned off to this one because of the whole "disabled superhero" trope (I was also taking a disability…
Jan 04, 2022markevanhope rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Pretty cool that the hero of the story is not only a girl, but a girl with impaired hearing from a disease! I think I found this title on a list of award winning books and took it out for by son to read when he was 7. I figured it would be…
Dec 06, 2021athenapetro rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, what an excellent book. It is entertaining for kids but also very educational. The main character, Cece, develops issues hearing at age 4 and has to wear hearing aids. It is a very real depiction (based on the author's recollection of…
Oct 03, 2021LPL_KristinA rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
“Somehow, being alone is always easier for me. But it’s still, well, lonely! What I need is a sidekick!” In the mostly biographical graphic novel El Deafo, the thoughts and feelings young Cece has about being treated “differently” by her…
Mar 30, 2021mliz84321 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
My almost 10-year-old daughter and I read this novel for a Mother/Daughter (Tween) book club and it did not disappoint. It was a great book that both of us enjoyed. Having it be a graphic novel helped with illustrating the various…
Sep 01, 2020prettysunflower rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a fun book! I can see this book being read to preschoolers or kindergartners to give them some insight about people in the deaf community. Definitely recommend!
Mar 31, 2020ArapahoeTina rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm so grateful that books like this—books that bring us new voices, books that teach empathy—exist. Read it with your kids or by yourself. It's well worth the time and you're sure to find some relatable bit of childhood in these pages.
Mar 25, 2020Anshuawsome rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I am a 6 year old who read this book. I really liked it. The girl Cece was a very nice person! The moral of the book is "Do not be shy, be courageous".
I recommend this book for ages 6 and higher.
Jan 02, 2020yyjiang_0 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The book "El Deafo" was not very appealing to me.
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Aug 14, 2019sarahbru17 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Writing: 9/10
Characters: 10/10
Plot: 10/10
Visuals: 10/10
I loved this graphic novel. What a privilege to get this perspective on Cece Bell's deaf experience in such a fun, engaging manner. I loved that some of the conflicts derived…
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