Cece Bell’s graphic novel/autobiography tells of her experience of learning to function in the hearing world after meningitis leaves her hearing impaired.  She shares her challenges and disappointments as well as her victories.  Cece creates an alter ego “El Deafo.”  El Deafo is a superhero, and as El Deafo Cece imagines herself conquering some of the obstacles that are presented to her.  El Deafo is humorous and inspiring.