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maryhannawilson 's review for:
El Deafo
by Cece Bell
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
This is a fantastic graphic memoir for kids. While Cece's character gives voice to the unique challenges for the deaf community, hearing readers will find her struggles relatable as well. This memoir brings honesty and humor to Cece's struggles in her childhood.
Cece struggles to find a good friend who will like her for who she is and listen to hear when she talks. At the same time, Cece is learning to stand up for herself and what she wants so that a friend can listen to her. There are plenty of great discussion points in the story about what makes a good friend and how to stick up for yourself.
Parents should know there is some bathroom humor because Cece's teacher leaves the classroom because she doesn't take off the mic that attaches to Cece's Phonic Ear. Cece also has a childhood crush on a boy in her class - most kids in my online book club found this fun or "gross."
Cece struggles to find a good friend who will like her for who she is and listen to hear when she talks. At the same time, Cece is learning to stand up for herself and what she wants so that a friend can listen to her. There are plenty of great discussion points in the story about what makes a good friend and how to stick up for yourself.
Parents should know there is some bathroom humor because Cece's teacher leaves the classroom because she doesn't take off the mic that attaches to Cece's Phonic Ear. Cece also has a childhood crush on a boy in her class - most kids in my online book club found this fun or "gross."