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This children's graphic novel is about growing up, being different, fitting in, and finding people who love you no matter what. Cece Bell loses her hearing after an illness as a kid in the 70s. She learns to communicate using a combo of hearing aids and lip reading, but often struggles with the limitations at the time.
I enjoyed the slice of life look into some aspects of deaf culture and what it was like to grow up hearing impaired and finding friends who just really get you. Cece has successes ...more
I enjoyed the slice of life look into some aspects of deaf culture and what it was like to grow up hearing impaired and finding friends who just really get you. Cece has successes ...more
My first read book of 2021 - whoo-hoo! :o)
I enjoyed this graphic novel, an account of the author's childhood experiences with deafness.
At times it felt slightly repetitive - seemed like some of the school grades could've been condensed - but that's a small negative.
I think it's a great introduction to the topic of deafness for younger children and a sweet book all around. ...more
I enjoyed this graphic novel, an account of the author's childhood experiences with deafness.
At times it felt slightly repetitive - seemed like some of the school grades could've been condensed - but that's a small negative.
I think it's a great introduction to the topic of deafness for younger children and a sweet book all around. ...more
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