Sharon M. Draper





Sharon M. Draper

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January 01, 1952 in The United States

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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.


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I can't remember the last time I was so emotionally overwhelmed by a middle grade novel. Sharon Draper's new novel is the story of Melody, a 10 year old girl with Cerebral Palsy so severe that she can neither speak nor move independently. Trapped inside Melody's uncooperative body is a brilliant mind with a cutting wit.
Melody is relegated to a classroom of special needs kids because she can't... read more »
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Average rating: 4.15 · 22458 ratings · 5394 reviews · 32 distinct works
Out of My Mind
4.32 of 5 stars 432 avg rating — 6065 ratings — published 2010 — 9 editions
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Tears of a Tiger (Hazelwood...
4.1 of 5 stars 410 avg rating — 3724 ratings — published 1994 — 11 editions
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Copper Sun
4.23 of 5 stars 423 avg rating — 2649 ratings — published 2006 — 6 editions
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Forged by Fire (Hazelwood H...
4.25 of 5 stars 425 avg rating — 2210 ratings — published 1997 — 11 editions
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Romiette and Julio
3.88 of 5 stars 388 avg rating — 2096 ratings — published 1999 — 12 editions
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Darkness Before Dawn (Hazel...
4.2 of 5 stars 420 avg rating — 1340 ratings — published 2001 — 14 editions
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November Blues (Jericho, #2)
4.19 of 5 stars 419 avg rating — 1082 ratings — published 2007 — 8 editions
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The Battle of Jericho (Jeri...
3.98 of 5 stars 398 avg rating — 1015 ratings — published 2003 — 10 editions
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Double Dutch
3.69 of 5 stars 369 avg rating — 582 ratings — published 2002 — 6 editions
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Just Another Hero (Jericho,...
4.2 of 5 stars 420 avg rating — 471 ratings — published 2000 — 6 editions
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More books by Sharon M. Draper…
Tears of a Tiger Forged by Fire (Hazelwood H... Darkness Before Dawn (Hazel...
Hazelwood High (3 books)
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4.160296948034094 of 5 stars 416 avg rating — 7274 ratings
The Battle of Jericho November Blues Just Another Hero
Jericho (3 books)
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4.109813084112149 of 5 stars 411 avg rating — 2568 ratings
The Buried Bones Mystery Lost in the Tunnel of Time Shadows of Caesar's Creek The Space Mission Adventure The Backyard Animal Show Stars and Sparks on Stage
Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs (6 books)
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4.026143790849673 of 5 stars 403 avg rating — 153 ratings
Little Sister Is Not My Name The Silver Secret
Sassy (2 books)
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3.6371681415929205 of 5 stars 364 avg rating — 113 ratings

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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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“What's right isn't always popular, and whats popular isn't always right.”
Sharon M. Draper

“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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Yes and I absolutely love her.
 
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Yes, a couple actually
 
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