will she able to keep her secret

The Meaning of Pride

Brendan encounters wicked creatures lurking in the shadows—but also new friends

But she finds that she’s unable to escape the pervasive misogyny of her classmates and professors

•    an automatic dog-to-human language translation device

Bird Nerd Hilda E. Burgos will she able to keepNyla sets out to win her school's bird watching competition, while balancing old friends with new in this heartfelt debut. Nyla Braun has always been called a nerd at her Philadelphia school. But that hasnt stopped her from pursuing her nerdy hobbies, especially when she has best friend Tasha by her side. When a birding tournament between Nylas class and a class from a suburban school is announced, Nyla sees her chance to get the respect she deserves.