Nelson Beats the Odds Compendium Two [Large Print]

By Ronnie Nelson Sidney

The Nelson Beats the Odds 10th Anniversary Edition features Ronnie Nelson Sidney, II's latest graphic novel, Carlos Crosses the Border. The story follows Carlos, a Honduran migrant, whose family is forced to flee their home when gangs threaten his brother. Carlos and his family face a dangerous journey to the United States, traveling in a caravan, riding the freight train "La Bestia," and crossing deserts and rivers, confronting fear and uncertainty along the way.

This edition also includes Amazon Best-Seller Nelson Beats the Odds, about Nelson, a young boy with ADHD and a learning disability who overcomes stigma in special education; Tameka's New Dress, which follows a confident girl confronting bullying and childhood trauma; and Rest in Peace RaShawn Reloaded, which was selected for the Recommended Book List for the 2018 In the Margins Book Award.

Together, these books inspire confidence in children-especially children of color-encouraging a love of reading while fostering social awareness. Sidney's stories help young readers better understand contemporary American culture and society.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0998601144
• ISBN13: 9780998601144
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Creative Medicine- Healing Through Words LLC
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary