Out of My Mind

Draper, S. (2010). Out of my mind.  New York:

Atheneum.



If you have ever rooted for the underdog, cheered for an u nlikely champion, or simply have a keen sense of justice, this is your kind of story. Out of My Mind is the story of Melody, a girl born with cerebral palsy.  Because she cannot walk or talk as other kids do, Melody is discriminated against and devalued as both a student and as a human being.  Teachers and fellow students set Melody aside, literally and figuratively.  They think there is nothing inside Melody's head because they can't see anything on the outside.  It turns out that she is a better person and a brighter mind than most of the people around her.  Even when other kids treat her very badly, Melody rises above, thanks to her good heart and the people who love her and have always been there for her.  Sharon Draper tells this story that could be the story of any one of us with humor and grace.