About “Out of My Mind”
Out of My Mind is a 2010 novel by Sharon M. Draper, a New York Times bestselling author. The book is recommended for readers aged 10 to 14 and for grades 5 to 8. It is written in first person and follows Melody Brooks, a girl with Cerebral Palsy. The story explores themes of inclusion and ableism. It is often used in classrooms to highlight diverse forms of intelligence and the portrayal of disability. The novel was adapted into a film that premiered in 2024 and is available on Disney+. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 2010
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.