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“It’s like I’ve always had a painted musical sound track playing background to my life. I can almost hear colors and smell images when music is played. Mom loves classical. Big, booming Beethoven symphonies blast from her CD player all day long. Those pieces always seem to be bright blue as I listen, and they smell like fresh paint. Dad is partial to jazz, and every chance he gets, he winks at me, takes out Mom’s Mozart disc, then pops in a CD of Miles Davis or Woody Herman. Jazz to me sounds brown and tan, and it smells like wet dirt.”

Quote by Sharon M. Draper

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Out of my mind

This novel delves into the challenges and triumphs of a girl who, despite her physical limitations, possesses a vivid imagination and a strong will to communicate her thoughts and feelings. more

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Sharon M. Draper
Sharon M. Draper

Sharon M. Draper is an American educator and author, renowned for her contributions to young adult literature. Her works delve into social issues such as race, class, and gender, resonating with readers. more

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