El Deafo #[nn]

In "El Deafo," young Cece navigates the challenges of becoming deaf at age four, finding unexpected strength in a bulky hearing aid that gives her the uncanny ability to hear her teachers from anywhere in the school. Written and illustrated by Cece Bell, this heartfelt graphic memoir captures her journey of self-discovery and the quiet longing for a real friend, all rendered with warmth and honesty. The cover, a collaborative effort by Bell, Caitlin Keegan, and Chad W. Beckerman, reflects the story’s intimate, personal tone.