El Deafo history museum River is recovering from illness

River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year

She started performing at an early age

Playful activities--Kids will delight in exploring everything from phonics games to mazes

Open the gatefolds to display the costume department

but she's forced to keep to her rooms and garden

El Deafo history museum River is recovering from illnessCece Bell's #1 New York Times bestseller graphic novel El Deafo is the origin story of a student with hearing loss and a hearing aid becoming a superhero. Newbery Honor Winner Starting at a new school is scary, especially with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece's class was deaf. Here, she's different. She's sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher.