Welcome to Litsy!

I wasn't sure whether I liked this book right from the start but there was something about it that kept me reading. It did pick up into a decent thriller apart from the absurdity of Yasmin driving an eighteen wheeler along the ice road in a heavy snow storm. Suspend your disbelief there!

“Our differences are our superpowers.“

This book is ideal for talking about empathy and inclusivity. Students can discuss or write about a time they felt different or misunderstood.

This graphic memoir follows Cece, who becomes deaf at a young age and learns to navigate life with a Phonic Ear hearing aid, creating her superhero alter ego, El Deafo.

A significant moment in El Deafo occurs when Cece Bell, as a child, receives her first hearing aid and discovers her unique superpower: the ability to hear and understand others in a way that sets her apart. This realization empowers her to embrace her identity as a person with hearing loss and inspires her to see herself as a superhero, “El Deafo.“

In this graphic novel memoir, Cece Bell shares her experiences of growing up with a severe hearing loss. With humor and heart, Bell takes readers through her struggles, friendships, and identity formation as a deaf person. It's both relatable and inspiring for young readers.