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. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the Margaret A. Except, are there even riding camps for differently-abled kids? Ones that would welcome a kid with cerebral palsy? She’s going to find out.Ībout the Author: Sharon M. Not one to be thwarted, Melody decides summer camp, one with horseback riding, should be her next challenge. Even though she loves horses-loves loves loves them-from afar. But not as brave as she wants to be, as she’s terrified of horses. Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is now a year older and a year braver. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: The best-selling Out of My Mind won countless hearts, which will eagerly seek out Melody's latest outing.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. Full of fun and the brightness of the future, Melody's summertime adventure will delight readers old and new and leave them hoping for another installment. Draper authentically captures her determination, fears, and blossoming abilities with such sweet accuracy that readers will feel the anxieties and triumphs themselves.

Over her week away, her personal growth is evident through campfire confidences, unexpected adventures, and the joy of new friendships, plus a bit of first love. With summer on the horizon, she searches out and applies for admission to a camp designed to give differently abled kids the sleepaway experience and the opportunity to participate in activities such as horseback riding, swimming, and zip-lining.

Melody, whose story began in Out of My Mind (2010), is now a middle-grader. 'Melody’s voice is as wryly funny as ever, and the supporting cast, which features kids and adults of various ethnicities and disabilities, treat her with respect and empathy… it’s impossible not to be charmed by the witty protagonist’s affirming, frequently ecstatic discovery of what it means to be part of a community that truly understands her.”

'A deeply satisfying and worthy continuation of a beloved story.'

Out of my heart by sharon draper