One Book, One City for Kids is an annual reading program that encourages all 5th graders in the city to read and discuss the same book. The program also strives to encourage a lifelong love of reading among students, to inspire readers to bring story ideas and themes to life through discussion, and to build collaborative ties between public libraries, school libraries, and area schools. This year the entire city will be reading Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper.
I got a question for the author. Who did you came up with Melody and her problems? Does Melody really need to have all the problems that she is facing?
I want to ask is the story about a real story or not?I have been wondering since I started reading Out of My Mind.The story is really interesting and a little sad.I also want to know if your making a second book about Out of My Mind?If you are can please write me back.Thank you.
are you planning on writing a book like out of my mind? i really liked your book out of my mind. are the characters real people or are they just made up. have you ever had a problem like melodys. melody is really a nice and smart girl how did you get the idea of getting melody in the book.melody also is a brave person. i wish i had a friend like melody because she is nice,caring,and smart. how did you come up with the idea of making out of my mind?
I want to ask if you know melody or your friend knows her because you really know allot about her .BTW are you going to make a second book because the book is so good i didn't want to stop reading it.
Why did you wrong tea this story and what make you think about writing this book and why did you put Claire and Molly in the story and all those other characters
QUESTION FOR THE AUTHOR Why did you wanted to write about young kids like problems? Why did you write Out Of My Mind? Do you like helping out with kids that need special needs? Did you know somebody named Melody that had special need? Are you going to make another book like Out My Mind COITS CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY
What made you think this story will be a good fit story to write? Why did you decided to write this story? Have you seen someone disabled and felt bad for that person and try to express your feelings by writing a story? Banin Hassani from Coit Creative Arts Academy.
QUESTION FOR AUTHOR December 16, 2016 Write a question for the author, Sharon Draper I have a very simple question for you. Will there be a sequel to your novel Out Of My Mind? If you are making another book I would like to be notified, because I have read the entire book. I was very surprised that there were thirty three chapters in the book, because it’s so small. But when you start reading the book it seems to be huge. I really enjoyed your book and I really hope there is a sequel. Simon Tallent Coit Creative Arts Academy
How did you know how to write about Melody and her problems with the unavailability to do some stuff? I really loved the book it is really inspiring!!!!
What is the purpose of writing or reading this book? How did you came up with the story out of my mind? Why did you write this? Did something bad happened bad to you when you were a little kid like what happened to Melody?
What inspired you to write the book Out of My Mind? also how did you think of all the names in the book? Are you happy about how your book turned out? Do you have a friend like melody?
Why did you write Out Of My Mind ? Do you see people like Melody every day ? Why did you want to be an author? How did you learn to write? Are you going to write more books? When did you start writing books?
What made you want to write this book? Is this the best book you think have written? How many book have you written? What inspired you to write this book? What do you think Melody would be like didn't have Mrs .V. Does Melody like school What is your favorite thing about being an author
What made you want to write this book? Is this the best book you think have written? How many book have you written? What inspired you to write this book? What do you think Melody would be like didn't have Mrs .V. Does Melody like school What is your favorite thing about being an author
IS THIS story true real? did something happen in your life something like what happen to melody? how inspired you to write this story ? is some one from this story lives? THANK YOU.
do you have anymore books that you are writing because i would love to read them you really have a good inspiration that inspires you to write all of those book you are like the best author that i really love
Have you ever wondered How Melody feels about her school, and how she fits in with her classmates. The first facts about how she feels about her school , is Melody feels invisible because, in the book Melody said,"all of the kids were playing a game and didnt invite me to play it's like i'm invisible." The second fact about Melody, And how she fits in with her classmates. Melody fits in with her classmates, because they all hated the music that Mrs.Billup's played. Khalil@Sherwood
Where did you get the idea for this great book about a little girl that's disabled and cant talk or walk and want's too share her thought's but she can't.It sad and not and i just want too say it's a really good book and i love reading it.
what gave you the idea to make this book?i think your books can be sad but why did you make out of my mind this book is cool one part is sad but ?on Melody was very nice in wonderful girl?
How did you come up with this story because i love it and i cant wait to see you an march but i got one question why was the mom was worried about penny being born like melody i hope you get a chance to replied back love your book so much
There are a few questions i have to ask. Number 1 is that why was Rose acting like she didn't want to be at the aquarium. Number 2 is that why did Dr.Hugley act how he acted. Number 3 is that can you make another book like this.
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ReplyDeletewas it amazing when you wrote the book out of my mind i love reading this book it is very interesting how she has photographic memory.
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ReplyDeleteI want to ask is the story about a real story or not?I have been wondering since I started reading Out of My Mind.The story is really interesting and a little sad.I also want to know if your making a second book about Out of My Mind?If you are can please write me back.Thank you.
ReplyDeleteare you planning on writing a book like out of my mind? i really liked your book out of my mind. are the characters real people or are they just made up. have you ever had a problem like melodys. melody is really a nice and smart girl how did you get the idea of getting melody in the book.melody also is a brave person. i wish i had a friend like melody because she is nice,caring,and smart. how did you come up with the idea of making out of my mind?
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ReplyDeleteare you going to make more books?well you should i love the book out this is my favorite book out of all and i really love your books
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ReplyDeleteI want to ask if you know melody or your friend knows her because you really know allot about her .BTW are you going to make a second book because the book is so good i didn't want to stop reading it.
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Write a question for the author, Sharon Draper
I have a very simple question for you. Will there be a sequel to your novel Out Of My Mind? If you are making another book I would like to be notified, because I have read the entire book. I was very surprised that there were thirty three chapters in the book, because it’s so small. But when you start reading the book it seems to be huge. I really enjoyed your book and I really hope there is a sequel. Simon Tallent Coit Creative Arts Academy
Why did you choose to write about Melody and her life?I think this is a awesome book
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ReplyDeleteOne question I had is how can a dress be miles long? Why could Melody not talk? Does Melody's mother and father have names?
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whats made you right this story ps love the book
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ReplyDeleteyeah its the best its so deep
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YUP THERES A LOT OF MELOODY IN THIS BOOK
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ReplyDeletei love out of my mind it is such a cool book it is a cool story
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how old are u and what inspired u to write this book and im going to say this is a very good book
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ReplyDeleteHave you ever wondered How Melody feels about her school, and how she fits in with her classmates. The first facts about how she feels about her school , is Melody feels invisible because, in the book Melody said,"all of the kids were playing a game and didnt invite me to play it's like i'm invisible." The second fact about Melody, And how she fits in with her classmates. Melody fits in with her classmates, because they all hated the music that Mrs.Billup's played.
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What does Melody look like?/Your book is wonderful but the sad parts will make you cry.
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DeleteWhy didn't Melody feel some type of way when her mom said i don't want the next baby to be like Melody in chapter 9?
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DeleteHi my name is Jecori and i wanted to know what inspired u to make the book out of my mind
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DeleteWhere did you get the idea for this great book about a little girl that's disabled and cant talk or walk and want's too share her thought's but she can't.It sad and not and i just want too say it's a really good book and i love reading it.
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ReplyDeletewhat gave you the idea to make this book?i think your books can be sad but why did you make out of my mind this book is cool one part is sad but ?on Melody was very nice in wonderful girl?
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ReplyDeletewhy did the fish have to die? how is this book so amazing but so sad at the same time? one time while i was reading i almost shaded a tear.
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ReplyDeleteThere are a few questions i have to ask. Number 1 is that why was Rose acting like she didn't want to be at the aquarium. Number 2 is that why did Dr.Hugley act how he acted. Number 3 is that can you make another book like this.
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She wrote it because she was inspired by her daughter
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