El Deafo

Bell, C. (2014). El Deafo (Illustrated ed.). Harry N. Abrams.

This book is a graphic novel memoir of Cece Bell, as a rabbit character, that portrays her journey in life and her experiences as a deaf person. At a very young age, Cece lost her hearing due to meningitis. She struggled to fit in until she finally accepted her disability and embraced her hearing aid. She learns to discover her identity and focuses on finding a true friend.

Bell incorporated vivid illustrations with bright colors that captivate the reader’s attention. The structure and sequence of the novel is easy to follow and facilitates the reader’s comprehension. This graphic novel has a great sense of imagination and exposes several themes such as acceptance, disabilities, compassion, friendship, and trust. This book offers several topics that worldwide audiences can relate to. It is an excellent tool to use for presenting children with real world challenges that people with disabilities face.

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Book trailer:

• https://youtu.be/ZiY7D5h9oBo