Out Of My Mind by Sharon Draper is an empowering book about a young woman with cerebral palsy. Melody often feels trapped inside her own body, which won't respond when she wants it to. She cannot speak and has difficulty communicating in other ways. This book allows the reader to follow along on Melody's journey as she finds new ways of communicating and learns how to make friends.
Although it feels somewhat dated at times,
Out Of My Mind is a great introduction to people with disabilities for children in late elementary school/early middle school; I think it would also be wonderful for a child who sometimes feels "different" to read and empathize with Melody.
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