Sharon Draper's new book, Out of My Mind, is one of the choices for the 2013 Global Read Aloud that I plan to partake in with my students once again. This story teaches so many great lessons on diversity, acceptance, differences, disabilities, bullying, perseverance, and much more so I am excited to introduce this book to my students. The story is told by the main character, Melody, who lives her life in a wheel chair with cerebral palsy. She shares her struggles and reveals what is going on in her mind that she cannot get out to the rest of the world. After trying several methods of communication, Melody finally finds one that works for her and the world is astonished by all that she has to say. This is a remarkable story of a young teenage girl who finds a way to succeed against all the adversity that surrounds her. It really teaches the reader something about dedication and hard work, while opening one's eyes to the hardships that exist for some people in our society. I highly recommend this inspirational read!
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