BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bell, C., & Lasky, D. (2015). El deafo. Winnipeg: Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning, Alternate Formats Library.
PLOT SUMMARY
Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid.
The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo, Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters and plot together make a great way to introduce differences in the classroom. Cece Bell struggles through the typical childhood issues of fitting in and making new friends. The common misconceptions of the people around her are parallel to the real world which help to make this fantasy very believable. The setting and graphics that go along with the story help to make it realistic. I thinks kids will really connect with Cece.
REVIEWS
Booklist (August 2014 (Vol. 110, No. 22))
This empowering autobiographical story belongs right next to Raina Telgemeier’s Smile.
Horn Book Magazine (November/December, 2014)
This memoir is thus exceptionally informative and entertaining in relation to some aspects of deaf communication, but, most centrally and powerfully, it is exceptional for its perceptive, indomitable protagonist and complex story of friendship, growth, and classroom and family dynamics.
AWARDS
· Booklist, 08/01/14
· Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, 10/01/14
· Christian Library Journal, 09/01/15
· Horn Book Guide starred, 04/01/15
· Horn Book Magazine starred, 11/01/14
· Kirkus Reviews starred, 09/01/14
· New York Times, 08/24/14
· Newbery Honor, 2015
· Publishers Weekly starred, 07/07/14
· School Library Journal starred, 09/01/14
CONNECTIONS
• Research: students can take this opportunity to research more information about the illness meningitis.
• Research: students can find out more about other hearing aids that are available and how they work.
• Sign Language: students can learn some basic sign language
Bell, C., & Lasky, D. (2015). El deafo. Winnipeg: Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning, Alternate Formats Library.
PLOT SUMMARY
Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid.
The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo, Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters and plot together make a great way to introduce differences in the classroom. Cece Bell struggles through the typical childhood issues of fitting in and making new friends. The common misconceptions of the people around her are parallel to the real world which help to make this fantasy very believable. The setting and graphics that go along with the story help to make it realistic. I thinks kids will really connect with Cece.
REVIEWS
Booklist (August 2014 (Vol. 110, No. 22))
This empowering autobiographical story belongs right next to Raina Telgemeier’s Smile.
Horn Book Magazine (November/December, 2014)
This memoir is thus exceptionally informative and entertaining in relation to some aspects of deaf communication, but, most centrally and powerfully, it is exceptional for its perceptive, indomitable protagonist and complex story of friendship, growth, and classroom and family dynamics.
AWARDS
· Booklist, 08/01/14
· Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, 10/01/14
· Christian Library Journal, 09/01/15
· Horn Book Guide starred, 04/01/15
· Horn Book Magazine starred, 11/01/14
· Kirkus Reviews starred, 09/01/14
· New York Times, 08/24/14
· Newbery Honor, 2015
· Publishers Weekly starred, 07/07/14
· School Library Journal starred, 09/01/14
CONNECTIONS
• Research: students can take this opportunity to research more information about the illness meningitis.
• Research: students can find out more about other hearing aids that are available and how they work.
• Sign Language: students can learn some basic sign language
BIBLIOGRAPHY
DiCamillo, K., & Campbell, K. G. (2013). Flora and Ulysses. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.
PLOT SUMMARY
A girl named Flora and a squirrel named Ulysses, whose life was saved by Flora after he was involved in an incident with a vacuum cleaner, team up to use Ulysses' superpowers to conquer villains and protect the weak. Holy unanticipated occurrences! From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters -- a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black and white by K. G. Campbell.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
I have to admit that this was a difficult book for me to finish. I could not get into it. I don’t know if many students can relate to the main characters and their quirkiness, but I think they will enjoy the action scenes and comical parts. The many obstacles to uncover and overcome the villain had some laughable moments but I kept losing focus. The rich vocabulary can be something to look forward to.
REVIEWS
Horn Book Magazine (September/October, 2013)
Campbell's full-page and spot pencil illustrations accentuate the mood, while interspersed comic-book pages "illuminate" Ulysses's superhero adventures and serve as a nice visual complement to Flora's love of comics. This little girl and squirrel and their heartwarming tale could melt even the most hardened archnemesis's heart.
Kirkus Reviews starred (July 1, 2013)
The very witty text and droll, comic-book--style black-and-white illustrations perfectly relay the all-too-hilarious adventures of Flora, Ulysses and a cast of eccentric characters who learn to believe in the impossible and have "capacious" hearts. Original, touching and oh-so-funny tale starring an endearingly implausible superhero and a not-so-cynical girl.
AWARDS
· Booklist starred, 06/01/13
· Christian Library Journal, 11/01/14
· Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/13
· Kirkus Reviews starred, 07/01/13
· Library Media Connection, 03/01/14
· New York Times, 09/15/13
· Newbery Medal, 2014
· Publishers Weekly starred, 06/24/13
· School Library Journal starred, 08/01/13
CONNECTIONS
• Vocabulary Enrichment: students can create multiple representation mats for each challenge word to help with internalization.
• Poetry: have students create their own poem that describes their “super powers” and what makes them unique.
DiCamillo, K., & Campbell, K. G. (2013). Flora and Ulysses. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.
PLOT SUMMARY
A girl named Flora and a squirrel named Ulysses, whose life was saved by Flora after he was involved in an incident with a vacuum cleaner, team up to use Ulysses' superpowers to conquer villains and protect the weak. Holy unanticipated occurrences! From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters -- a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black and white by K. G. Campbell.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
I have to admit that this was a difficult book for me to finish. I could not get into it. I don’t know if many students can relate to the main characters and their quirkiness, but I think they will enjoy the action scenes and comical parts. The many obstacles to uncover and overcome the villain had some laughable moments but I kept losing focus. The rich vocabulary can be something to look forward to.
REVIEWS
Horn Book Magazine (September/October, 2013)
Campbell's full-page and spot pencil illustrations accentuate the mood, while interspersed comic-book pages "illuminate" Ulysses's superhero adventures and serve as a nice visual complement to Flora's love of comics. This little girl and squirrel and their heartwarming tale could melt even the most hardened archnemesis's heart.
Kirkus Reviews starred (July 1, 2013)
The very witty text and droll, comic-book--style black-and-white illustrations perfectly relay the all-too-hilarious adventures of Flora, Ulysses and a cast of eccentric characters who learn to believe in the impossible and have "capacious" hearts. Original, touching and oh-so-funny tale starring an endearingly implausible superhero and a not-so-cynical girl.
AWARDS
· Booklist starred, 06/01/13
· Christian Library Journal, 11/01/14
· Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/13
· Kirkus Reviews starred, 07/01/13
· Library Media Connection, 03/01/14
· New York Times, 09/15/13
· Newbery Medal, 2014
· Publishers Weekly starred, 06/24/13
· School Library Journal starred, 08/01/13
CONNECTIONS
• Vocabulary Enrichment: students can create multiple representation mats for each challenge word to help with internalization.
• Poetry: have students create their own poem that describes their “super powers” and what makes them unique.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Telgemeier, R. (2016). Ghosts. New York: Graphix.
PLOT SUMMARY
Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake -and her own.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
The characters in Ghost are very much relatable to families today, aside from the whole interactions with ghosts. The family dynamic of helping one another and making sacrifices for each other is very real. Cat and Maya’s relationship is extremely heart-warming and honest. They truly care for one another and not only because they both know they’re not going to be sisters forever. Plus Maya, although she is very sick, keeps her smiles on at all times; I found her to be tremendously brave. The culture presented in this graphic novel is interesting, although lacks clarification. The illustrations are a nice touch that help the story move along. The expressions of the characters throughout are realistically captured.
REVIEWS
Booklist starred (June 1, 2016 (Vol. 112, No. 19))
The bright tones and wonderfully expressive figures of the racially diverse cast, not to mention the jaunty, friendly ghosts that waft over the windswept beach town, make this compassionate, approachable, and gentle story about death irresistible
Horn Book Magazine (September/October, 2016)
From sisterly squabbles to tween crushes, the characters’ interactions feel genuine, with plenty of relatable dialogue and interests.
AWARDS
· Booklist starred, 06/01/16
· Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, 07/01/16
· Horn Book Guide, 04/01/17
· Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/16
· Kirkus Reviews starred, 07/15/16
· Publishers Weekly starred, 06/06/16
· School Library Connection starred, 01/01/17
· School Library Journal starred, 06/01/16
CONNECTIONS
• Culture: this would be the perfect opportunity to learn more about dia de los Muertos and its reason for the celebration
o Students can research the widely celebrated Mexican holiday
o Create an altar to honor a lost loved one
o Research ways that other cultures celebrate/honor the
Health: research the causes and effects of cystic fibrosis to become more aware
o Find ways to help CF patients
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Lord, C. (2018). Rules [Audiobook]. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
PLOT SUMMARY
Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public"-- in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors.
But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal?
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
The characters and the issues they’re dealing with are very relatable to today’s kids. Acceptance for being different and the pressures of living a life with many obstacles is seen throughout. The plot kept me turning the pages. The chapters branched off from the list of chores that had been created by the main character which tied into the plot of the story and the reason for each rule. Readers will appreciate the simplicity of this book and open their eyes to the everyday things that they take for granted; such as a sibling that knows how to act in public.
The young female narrator displays the perfect pitch and tone for the characters in this story. A slight variation in her voice was used for the different characters which made it easy to follow. The average paced speed of the narration was the perfect tempo to really keep up with the story.
AWARDS
· ALA Notable Children's Books, 2007
· Booklist, 02/15/06
· Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, 05/01/06
· Horn Book Magazine, 10/01/06
· Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/06
· Newbery Honor, 2007
· Publishers Weekly, 04/17/06
· Schneider Family Book Award, 2007
· School Library Journal, 04/01/06
· Teacher Librarian, 06/01/15
· Wilson's Children, 10/01/10
· Wilson's Junior High School, 01/09/10
REVIEWS
Library Media Connection (October 2006)
The first-person narrative is very engaging, and readers will identify with Catherine's struggles and cheer for her at the end. This is a great book to help students gain some understanding about autism, while also providing a good read.
School Library Journal (April 1, 2006)
Lord has candidly captured the delicate dynamics in a family that revolves around a child's disability. Set in coastal Maine, this sensitive story is about being different, feeling different, and finding acceptance. A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter.
CONNECTIONS
• Vocabulary: students will create a communication board using vocabulary words found in the novel. The pictures drawn by the students will be their best representation of the word. This will serve as a means to learn and study the vocabulary.
• Connections: students will write a journal entry to relate this novel to another one they have read (Wonder) and/or make connections to any personal situation(s) that relate to those in the story.
• Text to Text Comparison: students will compare “Rules” with “Wonder” including characters and the changes they undergo, elements of plot, and theme.
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