, she was educated by New Formalists who taught their aesthetic as the only aesthetic. Upon graduation she made the vow never to be a poet. The vow lasted five years. In her self-imposed creative muteness she became a serious student of the language, the culture, and of nature.

This page was last updated April 2nd 2009.

Just a few words and thoughts from a writer, an educator, a mom, a wife, a Grammy, and a Delta frequent flier. Sometimes I spend more time in airports than at home. Thanks! Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Wonderful Reviews for Out of my Mind. Thank You! I was silently cheering for Melody while I read this book as I sat at my kitchen table. The conversations she has with her parents and caregivers about being different are gut-wr.

Can Stella save the little town of Bumblebee, North Carolina? Eleven-year-old Stella stumbles onto a secret ceremony in the woods behind her house- something that can threaten the lives and safety of her entire community. In a novel that weaves storytelling, journal writing, and folk songs into a powerful tale of family, society and history, Sharon M. Draper brings another novel that sings and soars. Over 18 months on the NY Times Best Seller list! I have been very blessed.