El Deafo
by Cece Bell
A warmly funny graphic memoir about a girl who turns her hearing aid into a superpower
Kid
69
/ 100
Parent
75
/ 100
Teacher
74
/ 100
Best fit: ages 8-11
Still works: ages 7-13
Our Take
Stronger growth and teaching value than pure entertainment — a book parents and teachers prize for its authentic representation and emotional depth, while kids connect through humor, visual appeal, and the relatable desire to belong.
✓ Perfect for
- • Kids who feel different and want to see that reflected honestly
- • Reluctant readers drawn to graphic novels and superhero concepts
- • Readers interested in understanding deaf experience and disability
- • Families looking for conversation starters about inclusion and identity
Book facts
- Format
- graphic novel
- ISBN
- 9781419748318
- Illustration
- fully_illustrated
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