LST FAVES: The Secret Life of a Deaf Superhero

LST FAVES: The Secret Life of a Deaf Superhero

July 15, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 88

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Cece Bell discusses her experiences with hearing loss and her graphic memoir 'El Deafo'.

Cece Bell lost her hearing at age four. In this interview, the Newbery-award-winning author and illustrator talks about how she's used her hearing aid for good ... and evil. ⭐️ This episode originally ran on June 7, 2016 and is a favorite from the archives. We hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. … Read the book Pick up a copy of Cece’s incredible graphic memoir El Deafo! … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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