Out of My Mind

· Simon and Schuster · Narrated by Sisi Aisha Johnson
4.9
36 reviews
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This special movie tie-in edition showcases a new cover with an image from the original movie now available on Disney+!

A New York Times bestseller for three years and counting!
“Unflinching and realistic.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes a “gutsy, candid, and compelling” (School Library Journal, starred review) story that will forever change how we all look at anyone with a disability, perfect for fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder.

Eleven-year-old Melody is not like most people. She can’t walk. She can’t talk. She can’t write. All because she has cerebral palsy. But she also has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school, but NO ONE knows it. Most people—her teachers, her doctors, her classmates—dismiss her as mentally challenged because she can’t tell them otherwise. But Melody refuses to be defined by her disability. And she’s determined to let everyone know it
somehow.

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4.9
36 reviews
Brittany H
December 29, 2023
Beautifully written book! I work with a child who has CP, and that child has a unique way to communicate like Melody. I see how kids and even adults interact with the child. Some are amazing with the child. And some don't understand when they are not like us. I strongly believe if we all give it enough time and chances. All special needs children will show that they are smarter than the kids in regular classes. We as humans just don't have enough patience. And that's the majority of the problem. I'm thrilled they gave Melody the chance to shine! I 100% recommend this book to all!!!!! It's so good!
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J.R. White
March 20, 2021
My son just got his 1st communication device and wasn't sure what to think of it. We listened to this book and he loves it. Read it a few times. Favorite in our house.
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JENNIFER GRAZIANO
May 27, 2025
Origin of the alphabet; number line, computer is the same place. There isn't a calendar without a programmer; different ones in society are for companies to supply basic utilities; motor vehicles, food clothes & shelter. Computer programs give the answers to outstanding questions; humans do not. They also drive all artificial moving objects; humans do not. One program designs all the building and a different one does cars; the program includes after they are built schedules for them and us. Cameras are a derivative of computer separate from video recorder for unreal pictures and photograph obstructing justice to disappear or vanish includes video tapes & DVD's
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About the author

Sharon M. Draper is the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart. She’s won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. She’s also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. She lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.

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