Out of My Mind is a 2010 novel by Sharon M. Draper, a New York Times bestselling author. The book is recommended for ages 10–14 and for grades 5–8. The story was written in first person, featuring Melody Brooks, a girl with Cerebral Palsy. The novel discusses themes of inclusion and ableism. It has been widely used in classrooms for its recognition of diverse forms of intelligence and portrayal of disability. The novel was adapted into a film that premiered in 2024 and is now available on Disney+.
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Out of My Mind was adapted into a 2024 film.
Out of My Mind2024 · film · 102 min · dir. Amber Sealey · IMDb ↗Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
