Cece Bell is the author and illustrator of the groundbreaking graphic novel, El Deafo (Harry N. Abrams), which is loosely based on her loss of hearing at a young age. It received a Newbery Medal, an Eisner Award, and a Cybils Award. Other stand-alone titles include Bee-Wigged (Candlewick) and I Yam a Donkey! (Clarion). She’s also the creator of beloved character-based series, including the Rabbit and Robot books and the Chick and Brain books (all Candlewick), and she illustrated the Inspector Flytrap chapter books written by her husband, Tom Angleberger (Harry N. Abrams). Her next book, Animal Albums from A to Z (Walker Books US), will be released in 2024. She works in both digital and classic media to create her distinctive art. (Thanks to Marcia Leonard for this bio!)