Rest in Peace RaShawn: Volume 3 (Nelson Beats the Odds) - Softcover

Sidney II, Ronnie Nelson; Keller, Kurt; Jones, Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9780990003 ISBN 13: 9789780990008

Publisher: Creative Medicine: Healing Through Words, LLC, 2017

Synopsis

"Rest in Peace RaShawn" is more than the story of an accidental shooting. It's the vivid story of a young man's life snuffed out too soon by police bullets – a narrative that, sadly, has become all too familiar in America. The author, Ronnie Sidney, II, MSW, captures the emotional upheaval suffered by families and communities nationwide following the sudden, violent demise of black men. He presents the violence and suffering in a sensitive, easy-to-understand and age-appropriate format for kids. This book is a good way to broach the painful but necessary conversations families across the nation are having with their children, and provides thoughtful discussion points on how to heal the legacy of distrust between African- American communities and the police who are supposed to protect them. "‘Rest in Peace RaShawn’ completes a trinity of quality young adult literature by Sidney, including the first books in his series, ‘Nelson Beats the Odds’ and ‘Tameka's New Dress.’ All three inspire confidence in children, especially children of color, and encourage a fondness for reading and a heightened level of social awareness; Sidney's stories equip kids with a broader understanding of America's current culture and climate.” -Samantha Willis, Author of “The Little Adventures of Bella & DJ: Travels in Virginia” Arts & Entertainment Editor, Richmond Magazine

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About the Author

Biography: Ronnie Sidney, II, MSW is a therapist, author, publisher, professional speaker, and business owner. His books include "Nelson Beats the Odds", "Tameka's New Dress", "Nelson Beats the Odds: Compendium One", and "Rest in Peace RaShawn". In 2015, Sidney developed the “Nelson Beats The Odds Comic Creator” app to help young people celebrate their strengths and feel good about themselves. Sidney works full-time as an Outpatient Therapist at the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board. Please visit http://www.creative-medicine.com for more information about the author.

Edition details

• Publisher: Creative Medicine: Healing Through Words, LLC
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9780990003
• ISBN 13: 9789780990008
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Wagoner Traci Van
• Number of pages: 34
• Editor: Day Tiffany Carey, Lynn Francesca