Draper, S. (2010). Out of my Mind. New York: Atheneum Books. Melody loves words, words surrounded her, she remembers all the words ever spoken to her. She has a photographic memory and retains all information. Even though Melody is a 5th grader, she has never spoken one word, she has cerebral palsy. While her body sometimes jerks when she doesn't want it to and her parents have to help her with basic tasks, her mind is quick and ready to learn. Most of the world think that Melody as stupid but her Mom and Dad along with neighbor Mrs. V can tell that she is listening and very intelligent. Melody goes to Spaulding Street Elementary and is now in inclusion classes with regular students. Her aide and friend, Catherine brings her from class to class and assists her. A few kids are kind to her especially Rose but most are distant. As Melody is researching for a project, she discovers an unique computer especially designed for people with her disability. After much red tape, she finally has a Medi-Talker computer. Melody is finally able to share her words and all the knowledge she has by pushing on keys that allow her to talk. Her computer allows others to see how truly intelligent she is which allow her to compete on the quiz team. If they win they have a chance to go to Washington D.C. to compete and even be interview on Good Morning, America. Out of my Mind has many ups and downs which is written in the first person perspective by Melody. It is a ground-breaking book that gives the reader a perspective of what it might be like with someone with cerebral palsy. The reader is drawn into Melody's world and empathize, cringes and celebrates with her. Melody's family is at the heart of the story, her Mom, Dad, Penny -her little sister and dog, Butterscotch. This book is remarkable and gives a voice to those that have no voice. Other books that speak to a similar theme is Rules by Cynthia Lord.