Books like Out of my mind

Out of my mind by Sharon M. Draper reads as inspiring, poignant. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Song for a Whale

Lynne Kelly · 2019

Both explore communication & perseverance

73% genome match

No et moi

Delphine de Vigan · 2007

Both explore empathy

70% genome match

Fish In A Tree

Lynda Mullaly Hunt · 2015

Both explore empathy

83% genome match

Mockingbird

Kathryn Erskine · 2010

Both explore empathy

68% genome match

Freak the Mighty

W. R. Philbrick · 1989

Both explore disability

69% genome match

Because of Mr. Terupt

Rob Buyea · 2010

Both explore empathy

66% genome match

Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli · 2000

Same ya feel

65% genome match

Restart

Gordon Korman · 2017

Both explore identity & empathy

65% genome match

The List of Things That Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead · 2020

Both explore identity

65% genome match

Don't Call Me Ishmael!

Michael Gerard Bauer · 2006

Same ya feel

63% genome match

아몬드

Won-Pyung Sohn · 2020

Both explore empathy & identity

61% genome match

Crenshaw

Katherine Applegate · 2015

Same ya feel

60% genome match