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A Conversation with Sharon Draper on her ‘Out of My Mind’ Book Series
About the Guest(s): Sharon M. Draper is an accomplished author and educator, widely recognized for her contribution to young adult literature. Her career as an English teacher spanned over 30 years, engaging with students from sixth to twelfth grade. Draper’s literary portfolio includes books that address diverse and compelling topics, with “Out of My Mind” being among her most notable works. She’s won awards, including the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. With her lifelong devotion to creating profound connections with young readers through her writing, she has touched numerous lives and inspired countless individuals.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Think Inclusive podcast, we are joined by Sharon Draper, an exceptional voice in middle-grade literature whose books have captivated readers around the globe. Draper takes us behind the scenes of her creative process during the conversation, sharing the inspirations and challenges that shape her memorable characters and their stories.
The episode begins with a deep dive into Draper’s most beloved character, Melody, from the “Out of My Mind” series. The audience is given a unique window into Melody’s world, exploring self-acceptance, belonging, and disability representation. Draper outlines her meticulous approach to research, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in crafting a character like Melody, who has cerebral palsy and navigates a myriad of personal and social challenges.
We hear about Melody’s growth and journey as she searches for acceptance both within herself and in the society around her. The conversation touches on Melody’s experiences in summer camp in “Out of My Heart,” her friendships, and her quest for inclusion. The episode concludes with an exciting teaser about the upcoming third book in the series, where Melody’s adventures will take her out of the country, and Draper’s personal stance on the critical issue of book banning.
Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/4OjP10FCk_IT0clQqtXndRcQ0PA
Key Takeaways:
- Sharon Draper’s long teaching career and journey into writing began with a challenge from a student and led to the publishing of numerous impactful books for young readers.
- Draper emphasizes the importance of realistic character development, particularly when addressing disabilities in literature.
- In “Out of My Heart,” Melody’s character faces new challenges and experiences, such as summer camp, fostering themes of friendship and acceptance.
- There’s an exciting anticipation for the third book in the “Out of My Mind” series, where Melody will continue to break barriers and undertake new adventures.
- Draper strongly opposes the current trend of book banning and advocates for the freedom to read and access to diverse literature.
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Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author for Out of My Mind , Blended , and Out of My Heart . She’s also won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. She’s also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. She now lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.
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- Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (September 3, 2024)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665949545
- Grades: 5 and up
- Ages: 10 - 99
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Out of My Dreams (The Out of My Mind Series) Hardcover – September 3, 2024
- Reading age 10 years and up
- Book 3 of 3 The Out of My Mind Series
- Print length 320 pages
- Language English
- Grade level 5 - 6
- Dimensions 5 x 0.83 x 7 inches
- Publisher Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
- Publication date September 3, 2024
- ISBN-10 1665949546
- ISBN-13 978-1665949545
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- Publisher : Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (September 3, 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1665949546
- ISBN-13 : 978-1665949545
- Reading age : 10 years and up
- Grade level : 5 - 6
- Item Weight : 1.74 pounds
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.83 x 7 inches
- #56 in Children's Books on Disabilities
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Sharon Draper is a two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author, most recently for Copper Sun, and previously for Forged by Fire. She's also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Author Award for New Talent for Tears of a Tiger and the Coretta Scott King Author Honor for The Battle of Jericho and November Blues. Her other books include Romiette and Julio, Darkness Before Dawn, and Double Dutch. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years. She's a popular conference speaker, addressing educational and literary groups both nationally and internationally.
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Books. Out of My Heart. Out of My Mind. Blended. Mrs. Draper has written dozens of books for the young reader. Out of My Mind is a New York Times bestseller, still hitting the list 10 years later along with Blended, and was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential Books of All Time. View All Books →.
Mrs. Draper has written dozens of books for the young reader. Out of My Mind is a New York Times bestseller, still hitting the list 10 years later along with Blended, and was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential Books of All Time.
Sharon Mills Draper (born August 21, 1948) is an American children's writer, professional educator, and the 1997 National Teacher of the Year.She is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for books about the young and adolescent African-American experience. She is known for her Hazelwood and Jericho series, Copper Sun, Double Dutch, Out of My Mind and Romiette and Julio.
Sharon Draper, educator, and award-winning author, makes a return visit to the Fairfax Network. Her book "Stella by Starlight" received the National Council ...
Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author for Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart. She's also won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. She's also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five ...
About the Guest(s): Sharon M. Draper is an accomplished author and educator, widely recognized for her contribution to young adult literature. Her career as an English teacher spanned over 30 years, engaging with students from sixth to twelfth grade. Draper's literary portfolio includes books that address diverse and compelling topics, with ...
Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. She has received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and was awarded the Charlotte Huck Award for Stella by Starlight. Her novel Out of My Mind has won multiple awards and was ...
Sharon M. Draper (Goodreads Author), Jesse Joshua Watson (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator ) 4.09 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2006 — 11 editions
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The Children's Book Review Published: August 21, 2013. Dr. Sharon M. Draper. Dr. Sharon M. Draper is a New York Times bestselling author who has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year and received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2008) and Forged by Fire (Simon Pulse, 1998). Her Out of My Mind (Atheneum Books for Young Readers ...
Books. Out of My Heart. Sharon M. Draper. Simon and Schuster, Nov 9, 2021 - Juvenile Fiction - 352 pages. A New York Times bestseller!Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind. Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year ...
Out of My Mind is a 2010 novel by Sharon M. Draper, a New York Times bestselling author. [1] The cover illustration of the fifth edition is by Daniel Chang, and the cover photography is by Cyril Bruneau/Jupiter Images. A reading group guide is enclosed. The book is recommended for ages 10-14 and for grades 5-8.
Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Awards, and is a New York Times bestselling author, with Out of my Mind staying on the list for almost two years. She was selected as Ohio's Outstanding High School Language Arts Educator, Ohio ...
Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author for Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart.She's also won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors.She's also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.
Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author for Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart.She's also won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors.She's also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.
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Visit her at SharonDraper.com. Product details. Publisher : ... Sharon Draper is a two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author, most recently for Copper Sun, and previously for Forged by Fire. She's also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Author Award for New Talent for Tears of a Tiger and the Coretta Scott King ...
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