Books published by Creative Medicine- Healing Through Words LLC

In the United States, one in five students has a learning or attention issue, such as dyslexia and ADHD, and nearly 50 percent have been exposed to some sort of trauma. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and award-winning author Ronnie Sidney, II provides recommendations to help vulnerable students thrive in the classroom. With over 70 pages of content, this guide equips educators with practical strategies to promote positive student outcomes and increased emotional well-being. The Educator's Guide to the Nelson Beats the Odds Series is designed by Imagine That! Design.This comprehensive educator's guide also includes:• Large workbook-style pages affording plenty of space to integrate the Nelson Beats the Odds Series into your school's curriculum and culture • Effective and practical strategies for educators working with diverse students who have learning disabilities, unresolved trauma, bullying tendencies, gang affiliation, and reading difficulties • A special section dedicated to educator burnout and self-care • Easy and engaging activities to help students improve literacy and critical thinking skills • Multiple lists of books and resources to help educators further explore critical areas

The Nelson Beats the Odds Activity Guide gives youth a colorful way to express their creativity. It includes easy and engaging activities to help students improve literacy and critical thinking skills. Students build critical thinking skills by completing puzzles, quizzes and discussion questions about the graphic novel. Youth can add their own personal touch to illustrations from Rest in Peace RaShawn, Nelson Beats the Odds, and Tameka's New Dress. Rest in Peace RaShawn completes a series of quality young adult literature by Ronnie Sidney, II, LCSW and Traci Van Wagoner. The Nelson Beats the Odds Series inspires confIdence in children and encourage a fondness for reading and a heightened level of social awareness. If you're looking for an awesome digital experience, download our free "Nelson Beats The Odds Comic Creator" app for your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod). Our app gives young people an opportunity to place themselves in our books and read them free of charge. Please visit http://www.nelsonbeatstheodds.com for more information.