Her Story: "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper

Book Discussion Group

This group explores stories of strong women, such as this story about a 5th grader who discovers a device that will let her speak for the first time. Questions? E-mail dellerbrook@tscpl.org

Her Story: Exploring the Lives of Strong Women
Women have always shown strength in shaping their lives and the world around them. In this book discussion group we read and talk about fiction and nonfiction that highlights the courage, resilience and experiences of women past and present.

For December we will read a book for younger readers.  Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper features Melody's story. 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.

Email dellerbrook@tscpl.org if you need help getting a copy of the book or have any other questions.

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