El Deafo: A Graphic Novel Kindle & comiXology

El Deafo is a graphic novel that tells the origin story of a student with hearing loss who uses a hearing aid and becomes a superhero. Cece Bell's work won the Newbery Medal. Cece starts at a new school where, unlike her previous school, most students can hear. She worries that her Phonic Ear—a powerful hearing aid worn on her chest—will make her stand out and prevent her from making friends. However, she discovers an unexpected advantage: the device allows her to hear her teacher anywhere in the school, not just in the classroom. She can listen in hallways, the teacher's lounge, and other spaces. Cece begins to see this ability as a superpower and takes on the identity of El Deafo, Listener for All. Yet being a superhero comes with its own challenges. Despite her newfound power, Cece still feels different and isolated. The central question becomes whether she can use her abilities to find what she truly wants: a genuine friend. The book is designed to entertain young readers while providing representation for hearing-impaired children and encouraging all readers to consider experiences different from their own.