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El Deafo

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Notes From Your Bookseller
Notes From Your Bookseller

This heartwarming classic featuring a protagonist with hearing loss works brilliantly as a graphic novel. It's full of heart, humor and humanity, and it's a great read for any audience.

Cece Bell’s #1 New York Times bestseller graphic novel El Deafo is the origin story of a student with hearing loss and a hearing aid becoming a superhero.

Newbery Honor Winner * Now an Apple+ Animated TV Series!

Starting at a new school is scary, especially with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece’s class was deaf. Here, she’s different. She’s sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too b...

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