Choates, Nyla: - Meet the author, Nyla Choates! She is a 18 year old youth activist and student at Spelman College from Milpitas, California. Nyla has a passion for empowering, inspiring and educating people as well as fighting systemic racism within the education system. Nyla's favorite quote is You have to be the change that you want to see in the world. She wants to be the change. She hopes you enjoy her first book, as this story is based on her personal experience as a young girl. Enjoy!