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Sharon M. Draper

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Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, and is a New York Times bestselling author. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.



1. In PANIC, you discuss the difficult issues of abusive teen relationships as well as the dancers of lurking pedophiles. Why do you deal with such dark issues?

I try to give a voice to teens who might be afraid to speak up about difficult relationships, and a warning to those who think they are “too smart” to be lured by a slick talking adult whose aim was to take advantage of them. My charact... read more »
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Published on March 23, 2013 14:51 • 26 views
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November 2009, Sharon M. Draper
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? SD: learner teacher wife mom grammy writer encourager inspirer SS: What is your motto or maxim? SD: I learned to dream through reading, learned to create dreams through writing, and lear..." ...More

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Title: Out of My MindAuthor: Sharon DraperRelease: March 9, 2010Publisher: AtheneumIsbn:141697170X (isbn13: 9781416971702)From blog: eatingyabooks.... read more »
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“What's right isn't always popular, and whats popular isn't always right.”
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“Do not let anyone stop you from succeding”
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“Who Am I?
I’m a creator, a visionary, a poet. I approach the world with the eyes of an artist, the ears of a musician, and the soul of a writer. I see rainbows where others see only rain, and possibilities when others see only problems. I love spring flowers, summer’s heat on my body, and the beauty of the dying leaves in the fall. Classical music, art museums, and ballet are sources of inspiration, as well as blues music and dim cafes. I love to write; words flow easily from my fingertips, and my heart beats rapidly with excitement as an idea becomes a reality on the paper in front of me. I smile often, laugh easily, and I weep at pain and cruelty. I'm a learner and a seeker of knowledge, and I try to take my readers along on my journey. I am passionate about what I do. I learned to dream through reading, learned to create dreams through writing, and learned to develop dreamers through teaching. I shall always be a dreamer. Come dream with me.”
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I have chosen books that are getting a lot of attention and were published in March and April. Please let me know if you think a book should be added to the list.

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