Inspiring stories to help young readers better understand brain injuries and the resilience of those who live with them
The Brain Injury Awareness Adventure Series
Our mission
Through heartwarming and engaging stories, this series introduces children to brain injury awareness in a fun, relatable, and age-appropriate way. Each book follows memorable characters as they navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and learn valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, friendship, and hope.

Created by the Jimmy Simpson Foundation and written by Ian Russell, these inspiring stories help young readers better understand brain injuries and the resilience of those who live with them. Through adventure, compassion, and positive life lessons, children will discover the importance of empathy, inclusion, and the incredible strength it takes to overcome life's unexpected challenges.
Meet the Characters
From Kiki finding her voice and her flock, to Ozzy relearning how to move, speak, and heal, Smokey rediscovering his spark through fatigue and unexpected sadness, Lola bouncing back from a concussion that changed how she reads and sees the world, and Mojo regaining his confidence after dizziness and forgetfulness — each hero in the Brain Injury Awareness Adventure Series™ faces a real, relatable challenge that helps young readers understand the many faces of brain injury and discover that with patience, friendship, and courage, hope is never out of reach.
Kiki
After a childhood accident makes it hard for her to fit in, Kiki finds an unexpected group of musicians who see her gifts, helping her discover that her voice — and a place to belong — were within reach all along.
Ozzy
After a missing helmet leads to a life-changing dirt bike accident, Ozzy must relearn how to move, speak, and heal — discovering that with patience, friendship, and courage, there's always hope for recovery.
Smokey
After an unexpected accident leaves him tired, easily frustrated, and unsure why he feels sad, firefighter Smokey learns he's injured his brain and begins a journey of healing that helps him rediscover his confidence, strength, and spark.
Lola
After a soccer accident leaves her struggling with reading, schoolwork, and sensitivity to light, Lola learns she has a concussion and discovers that with patience, support, and perseverance, setbacks don't have to define how far she can go.
Mojo
After an accident leaves lifeguard Mojo feeling dizzy, forgetful, and unsure of himself, he learns he has a concussion and begins a journey of healing that teaches him courage, perseverance, and the strength it takes to get his mojo back.
Built for Real Kids, Real Questions
The Brain Injury Awareness Adventure Series™ is written for children, families, educators, and caregivers looking for an approachable way to talk about brain injury and concussion. Whether a child is navigating their own recovery, supporting a sibling or friend, or simply learning empathy for those who think, move, or feel differently, each story offers age-appropriate language and relatable characters that make a hard topic easier to understand — and easier to talk about together.
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Author Spotlight
Ian Russell
Ian Russell is an author and healthcare professional with more than 22 years of experience in the medical field. Since 2022, he has served with The Jimmy Simpson Foundation, a long-term residential community dedicated to supporting individuals living with traumatic brain injuries.
Drawing on his years of hands-on experience, Ian has written several educational children's books that help young readers better understand brain injuries with compassion, clarity, and hope. His stories are inspired by the remarkable individuals he has worked alongside and are designed to encourage empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
Ian lives in Northwest Georgia with his wife. Together they have two sons and a wonderful granddaughter, whose love of books and endless curiosity inspire him every day. When he's not writing or working with brain injury survivors, Ian can usually be found cheering on his beloved Georgia Bulldogs.
Through both his work and his writing, Ian is committed to making a meaningful difference.
for educators
Teacher Toolkits – Coming Soon!
We are thrilled to announce that companion Teacher Toolkits for all five books will be released soon! Designed for schools and community organizations, these resources will include classroom lesson plans, activity books, and discussion guides to help seamlessly integrate brain injury awareness into your curriculum.
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