Nila Braden’s father was the superintendent of the county school. When Nila was three and four, she would go to the classrooms. The teachers would stand her on their desks, and Nil...view moreNila Braden’s father was the superintendent of the county school. When Nila was three and four, she would go to the classrooms. The teachers would stand her on their desks, and Nila would tell stories. Dad said to let her talk; she will be a writer someday. She has been a storyteller all her life.view less