Titles with Trailers Tuesday: El Deafo by Cece Bell

Today's post is the first in this series to feature a graphic novel. New to the library this year was Cece Bell's autobiographical graphic novel El Deafo.

Cece Bell's work is already familiar to us in the library; one of her books, Bee-Wigged, was an Iowa Goldfinch Award nominee a few years ago, and we also have Rabbit & Robot in the library.

Unlike some of her previous books, El Deafo is loosely based on her own childhood and her experiences as someone who struggled to make friends, especially as a child who was hard of hearing and wearing a hearing aid, the Phonic Ear. Even though she can now hear, the Phonic Ear also allows her to hear things that she maybe shouldn't, which leads to some interesting moments. 

If you want to learn more about any of her books, read her biography, or find out more about upcoming releases, you can visit her official website.

Graphic Novels Suggestions

Graphic novels are becoming more and more popular, and we're always eager to recommend titles to readers who are looking for these kinds of books. Check out this list below:

You can see the whole list HERE at PragmaticMom.com, and while the list says it's for "a 9-Year-Old Boy," these are great titles for all! Here are just three from the list:

This book by Jorge Aguirre tells the story of Claudette, a dragon slayer/tomboy who brings along her little brother Gaston (who wants to be a pastry chef) and her BFF Marie (who wants to be a princess) to slay the dragon that threatens her village. 

Dan Santat's story revolves around an aging superhero who decides he needs a sidekick. His own animal pets audition for the spot!

This book is the first in the Amulet series by Kazu Kibushi. In the story, Emily and her brother Navin must enter a strange world to rescue their mother.

If you haven't tried a graphic novel, why not pick one up today to see if you like it? Talk with your friends and classmates--chances are, they have read a graphic novel that they can recommend to you!