Out of My Mind

by Sharon M. Draper

Paperback, 2012

Publication

Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: Reprint, 320 pages

Description

Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.

Awards

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 2012)
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (First runner-up — 2013)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Middle Grade — 2013)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2013)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2013)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — 2012)
Great Stone Face Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 2012)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2013)
Sasquatch Book Award (Nominee — 2013)
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2011)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2012-2013)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2014)
Great Lakes Great Books Award (Honor Book — 2012)
Iowa Teen Award (Nominee — 2013)
Ohioana Book Award (Finalist — Juvenile Literature — 2011)
Mark Twain Readers Award (Winner — 1st Place — 2013)
Bluestem Award (Nominee — 2013)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2012)
Nēnē Award (Nominee — 2015, 2016)
Nevada Young Readers' Award (Nominee — 2013)
Mitten Award (Honor — 2011)
Land Of Enchantment Book Award (Winner — Young Adult — 2013)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (Middle School — 2019)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — Middle School — 2012)
Josette Frank Award (Winner — 2011)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-9 — 2012)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — Juvenile Books — 2013)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2013)
Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee — 2014)
Sakura Medal (Chapter Books — 2012)
Maine Student Book Award (Nominee — 2011-2012)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Children's Book Award — 2012)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2011)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Older Readers — 2010)

Lexile

700L

Original language

English

Original publication date

2010-03-09

Media reviews

MSU AdolLit
This book could be considered an eye opener to many. I think this would be a good book to read for teenage students because at that age everyone is different and sometimes kids can be cruel to children who aren't like them. I have a friend who has cerebral palsy so this book was very emotional but
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quite nice for me to read.
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Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind was a book that put things in perspective for me. This novel is about a girl name Melody who is not able to speak or walk. Melody is a 12 year old girl who is was diagnosed with Cerbal Palsy, throughout this book it covers so many themes such as, courage, empathy, perseverance and
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so much more. We see the obstacles Melody is faced throughout the novel and how she is treated by those around her. Many people in the novel judge Melody by her disability instead of an actual person. The way this book put things in perspective for me personally was how we take for granted the things we are able to do and how there are cruel teachers and classmates out there. This novel was a prime example of how not all teachers are the best. I think this shows how amazing Melody is as a person and how she overcomes what is thrown at her. Melody is such a strong kind hearted girl who just wants to fit in like everyone else. It also shows the love and support of her family and close friends. They love Melody unconditionally regardless of her disability. I think this is a book that all people should read not just education majors. This novel reminds you of how people are different, but love them for them despite how different they may be. I would highly recommend this novel as it brought so many emotions to me as a person.
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Physical description

320 p.; 5.13 inches

ISBN

1416971718 / 9781416971719
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