Out of My Mind

Have you ever felt trapped inside your own head, bursting with thoughts you can't express? Imagine having a photographic memory and brilliant ideas, but no way to tell anyone. This is the world of Melody, a girl whose mind soars while her body stays silent. Discover the powerful journey of a young genius with cerebral palsy who refuses to be defined by her limitations. You'll learn how she fights to find her voice, challenges everyone's perceptions, and proves that the brightest minds can come in the most unexpected packages.

Sharon M. Draper is a five-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and a New York Times bestselling author who was also honored as the 1997 National Teacher of the Year. As a master educator, she saw the need for books that spoke to the hearts and minds of all children, especially those who felt unseen. Draper's experience as a teacher and her profound empathy for young people inspired her to write Out of My Mind, giving a powerful voice to a character who cannot speak.