Out of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper • Book 1 of the Out of My Mind Trilogy • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Disability
Year Published 2010
Word Count 56,872
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 700L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 136421, 8 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Cerebral palsy--Fiction
- Communication
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Communication--Fiction
- People with disabilities--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Genius--Fiction
- Genius
- Cerebral palsy
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Interpersonal relations--Fiction
- People with disabilities
- Interpersonal relations
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 18
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 14
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Disability Equality Education
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Study Guide from Sharon M. Draper
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Book Readings 3
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by SiSi Johnson
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Video Book Reading narrated by Sharon M. Draper
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Awards & Distinctions 4
The Josette Frank Award, 1943-2026
Winner, 2011
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2011
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Honor, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
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