Sharon M. Draper is an accomplished writer whose works often explore themes of adolescence and racial identity. Her writing is known for its realistic character portrayals and sensitive handling of the challenges faced by young people. Draper, herself a seasoned educator, brings a deep understanding of her characters' developmental journeys to her narratives. Her literary style is direct and engaging, allowing readers to deeply connect with the emotions and situations depicted.
In this sequel, the protagonist, Melody, travels to London to share her insights at a convention focused on children with disabilities. The story continues to explore themes of empowerment, advocacy, and the experiences of differently abled kids, building on the emotional depth established in the previous bestselling novels. Through her journey, Melody aims to inspire others and highlight the importance of understanding and inclusion.
Margaret A. Edwards award winner Sharon Draper is back with Out of My Heart, the New York Times bestselling sequel to the multi-million copy-selling Out of My Mind.
Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police.
When the Ku Klux Klan's unwelcome reappearance rattles Stella's segregated southern town, bravery battles prejudice in this bestselling Depression-era novel.
As rehearsals begin for the ballet version of Peter Pan, the teenaged members of an Ohio dance troupe lose their focus when one of their own goes missing.
Coping mechanisms used by mothers when caring for their adolescent child with Cerebral Palsy
The book delves into the coping strategies of mothers caring for adolescents with Cerebral Palsy, highlighting a significant gap in existing literature. It identifies two primary coping styles: emotion-focused, often maladaptive, and problem-focused, which tends to be more effective. The research uncovers how specific factors influence these coping mechanisms, linking them to various defense strategies. It emphasizes that the challenges of adolescence intensify stress for mothers, aiming to provide insights for clinicians to better support these families.
Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.
A teenaged boy's death in a hazing accident has lasting effects on his pregnant girlfriend and his guilt-ridden cousin, who gives up a promising music career to play football during his senior year in high school. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Reprint.
Set against the backdrop of the 1957 school integration crisis in Little Rock, Arkansas, this gripping novel explores themes of integrity, justice, and determination. Through its emotional narrative, Draper vividly portrays the challenges faced by individuals during this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the courage required to confront societal injustices. The story captures the struggles and triumphs of those involved, offering a unique perspective on a significant event in the fight for civil rights.
Amari is captured by a slaver and taken to Carolina, she escapes.