'Out of My Mind' Sneak Peek Brings Sharon M. Draper's Coming-of-Age Novel to Life [Exclusive]

Melody Brooks (Phoebe-Ray Taylor) in 'Out of My Mind'

Sharon M. Draper's bestselling novel Out of My Mind has found a place around the world, in the classroom, and in the hearts of readers, and now, it's heading to streaming. This week, Disney+ will debut the star-studded film adaptation headlined by newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, a non-verbal 12-year-old girl with cerebral palsy navigating the challenges of sixth grade.

&#x2715 Remove Ads What makes the movie and the book so great in Stiepleman's eyes, however, is the main character Melody, whom he hailed as a great modern literary protagonist. In the story, readers and viewers follow the quick-witted young girl who struggles to get the same academic opportunities as her peers despite her intelligence.

Who Else Made Up the Cast of 'Out of My Mind'? &#x2715 Remove Ads Taylor was surrounded by star power for Out of My Mind beyond just the Emmy-winning Light and the recent Smile 2 star DeWitt. The former plays Melody's caring neighbor who pushes her forward while DeWitt plays the girl's mother alongside Luke Kirby as her father.

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