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Nov 10, 2023orange_cobra_409 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An awesome book that is a must read for 4-7th graders.
Oct 24, 2023Keeper_of_the_Book_Hoard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read that can start a conversation with kids about difference, specifically deafness.
Sep 25, 2023pink_flamingo_3354 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is amazing, I got it 2 years ago & have read it more than a dozen times since. 5/5 would recommend
May 05, 2023
Multiple Recs! "The representation! It tells a story of a small child's journey to hearing loss and how they learn about themselves. It also shows the road to acceptance and loving themselves. Appropriate for all ages :)" - Adiane…
Mar 31, 2023
A delightful autobiography of the author's childhood with hearing loss. Recently adapted to Apple+
Aug 27, 2022DBRL_LauraHH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I remember reading an excerpt from this graphic novel back in college during a course on memoirs. I have to admit, I was initially turned off to this one because of the whole "disabled superhero" trope (I was also taking a disability…
Apr 21, 2022EljayJohnson rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An honest and funny autobiographical graphic novel about the author's childhood growing up deaf.
Jan 04, 2022markevanhope rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Pretty cool that the hero of the story is not only a girl, but a girl with impaired hearing from a disease! I think I found this title on a list of award winning books and took it out for by son to read when he was 7. I figured it would be…
Dec 06, 2021athenapetro rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, what an excellent book. It is entertaining for kids but also very educational. The main character, Cece, develops issues hearing at age 4 and has to wear hearing aids. It is a very real depiction (based on the author's recollection of…
Oct 03, 2021LPL_KristinA rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
“Somehow, being alone is always easier for me. But it’s still, well, lonely! What I need is a sidekick!” In the mostly biographical graphic novel El Deafo, the thoughts and feelings young Cece has about being treated “differently” by her…
May 03, 2021lmw1085 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My 7 1/2 year old son read this book on his own and loved it. He re-read it again the day after he finished it.
Mar 30, 2021mliz84321 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
My almost 10-year-old daughter and I read this novel for a Mother/Daughter (Tween) book club and it did not disappoint. It was a great book that both of us enjoyed. Having it be a graphic novel helped with illustrating the various…
Oct 18, 2020southtowntraveler rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book about growing up deaf (from meningitis like me) and making friends.
Sep 01, 2020prettysunflower rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a fun book! I can see this book being read to preschoolers or kindergartners to give them some insight about people in the deaf community. Definitely recommend!
Aug 31, 2020pink_leopard_401 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
best book I've read just checked it out for the 5th time
Jun 27, 2020
I love this book so much
Mar 31, 2020ArapahoeTina rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm so grateful that books like this—books that bring us new voices, books that teach empathy—exist. Read it with your kids or by yourself. It's well worth the time and you're sure to find some relatable bit of childhood in these pages.
Mar 25, 2020Anshuawsome rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I am a 6 year old who read this book. I really liked it. The girl Cece was a very nice person! The moral of the book is "Do not be shy, be courageous". I recommend this book for ages 6 and higher.
Mar 06, 2020Christinasimp rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I like the book.Because the girl in the book can not hear I feel sad for her
Jan 24, 2020Mslm rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It was a good book but i don't think i would read it again...
Jan 02, 2020yyjiang_0 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The book "El Deafo" was not very appealing to me.
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Aug 14, 2019sarahbru17 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Writing: 9/10 Characters: 10/10 Plot: 10/10 Visuals: 10/10 I loved this graphic novel. What a privilege to get this perspective on Cece Bell's deaf experience in such a fun, engaging manner. I loved that some of the conflicts derived…
Jun 02, 2019
It is a really funny book specially for kids. I loved it hope you do too.
Apr 09, 2019
One of the best children's graphic novels of all time.
Feb 20, 2019weerdness rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
El Deafo is a very powerful and meaningful graphic memoir.