“El Deafo is an autobiographical graphic novel that chronicles how the author lost her hearing as a result of contracting meningitis at age 4. With the help of a powerful hearing aid, the Phonic Ear, Ms. Bell was able to re-enter the mainstream school system.
El Deafo won a 2015 Newbery Honor for best book for young readers. It was the first time the award committee recognized a story told in graphic form.
Ms. Bell will speak at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall as part of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Kids and Teens series.”
Next Sunday (November 8) we're delighted to be hosting children's writer and illustrator Cece Bell at the Carnegie…
Posted by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures on Sunday, November 1, 2015