The trickiest part about being hard of hearing (in my opinion), is that people don't quite understand how much your hearing loss impacts you. Many wore hearing aids and FM systems similar to the Phonic Ear that CeCe wears in the book. I worked primarily with hard of hearing students. After working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing, I know how important it is for them to be able to connect with others who have similar experiences that they do. What I Think: I'm thrilled that CeCe shared her story! I especially love that she told it in graphic novel format. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become “El Deafo, Listener for All.” And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she’s longed for. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear-sometimes things she shouldn’t-but also isolates her from her classmates. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful-and very awkward-hearing aid. GoodReads Summary: Going to school and making new friends can be tough. Genre/Format: Autobiography/Graphic Novel
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