“Ask a Nerd” Smart Health Books

Discover a unique children’s fiction series of health-focused books that tackle the current health crisis. ‘Ask a Nerd’ Smarts Health Series is written for young readers ages 10 to 14.
About Nevin Smarts

Nevin Smarts, aka, Nerdy Nev, is on a mission. His task? Motivate his friends, family, and beyond… to actively pursue their own health and wellness.

His motto? “Your health is your first job. Do it right, and you’ll never have to fire yourself.”

Get healthy! It’s on everyone’s mind, and Nevin Smarts is no exception. With an above average IQ, Nevin knows he can do his part to promote healthy living.

Key Features of “Ask a Nerd” Smarts Health Books

  1. Presents a Strong Role Model: Nevin knows the difference between good and bad lifestyle decisions. He has a positive attitude about nutrition and health; he strives to influence others to make better choices. His high IQ suggests to the reader that Nevin, although nerdy … is very smart. Kids are challenged to learn more about their own fitness.
  2. Provides Health-based Information: Content addresses the current health crisis directly. This includes topics like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance. The narrative between Nevin and his peers is lively. They question openly and argue freely. Their conversations bounce between tense and humorous. Overall … kids learn about metabolic problems that plague are populations and what they can do to prevent this happening in their own lives
  3. Communicates Relatable and Engaging Content: Young readers connect easily with storylines. These health-focused plots are serious in scope. They keep kids interested and motivated. This encourages them to discover how they can improve their own health. Establishes a strong foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.
  4. Ensures Age-Appropriate Subject Matter: The content is suitable for young readers; relevant to their age and maturity. The material is reassuringly free of offensive language and controversial topics.
  5. Conveys Health-Positive Motivation: Promotes confident, healthy habits that inspire children to “value” making good lifestyle choices for themselves.
  6. Enhances Vocabulary Growth: Informative sentences challenge young readers; unfamiliar words are introduced with explanations, which build language and comprehension skills.
  7. Offers Extra Support for Health-Conscious Parents/Teachers: These books are a useful tool for concerned adults. They can be used as standalones, or alongside other health-related programs. This series will help children to build a lifelong ability to make healthy choices.

Ultimately, ‘Ask a Nerd’ Smarts Health Books, aim to improve the health and wellness of children.

Three Book Series

Book 1 – Insulin: Hero or Villain

One day, Nevin is asked…”What’s up with insulin?” Not the most brilliant question he’s ever heard, but regardless, Nevin is thrilled, and ready, to face the challenge.

When it comes to insulin, Nevin cuts through the noise. He explains how insulin works. Yes…what you choose to eat and drink, does matter… a lot!

Book 2 – Insulin: Are You Sensitive?

One day, Nevin accidently insults a cool kid’s eight-year-old niece…Oops. “I didn’t say she was fat, but I might have said she should lose a little bit of weight.” Not his finest moment, but Nevin is determined to make things right. How? By explaining that people wouldn’t be sensitive about their weight, if they were sensitive to insulin.

Book 3 – Insulin: All-Star Quarterback

One day, Nevin makes the mistake of questioning the local football hero’s abilities, by claiming to know a better quarterback.

It’s the kind of thing that can happen… when you speak before thinking. Oops. Now Nevin must highlight the importance of insulin. He must prove that this remarkable hormone can outperform even the best all-star quarterback.

Explore this series of books with the children you love. Available on Amazon.

For other books by Suzanne Rightley, including Granola Brea Books visit her author page or her website.

“Ask a Nerd” Smarts Health Habits

Book 1 Keeping Food Real

Book 2 Consistently Active

Book 3 Get Your ZZs