Brave in Capital City: A Tale of Heartbreak, Hope, and Finding Your Path

Birdie Caldwell is trying to find her footing as a supply teacher while nursing the wounds of a recent heartbreak. In her temporary classrooms, she hopes to make a meaningful impact. But when one of her LGBTQ2S+ students becomes the target of relentless bullying, Birdie is drawn into a fight for inclusion and justice, supporting students advocating for stronger protections at the local school board—with a little political insight from her sister, Cal, to give them the edge.

Amidst the turmoil, Birdie finds an unexpected connection with a kind-hearted colleague, someone who shares her values and reignites a spark of hope in her life. But as the weight of her student’s struggles presses on her, Birdie begins to feel powerless in a system resistant to change.

Brave in Capital City is a poignant story of resilience, allyship, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown, even when the path forward is uncertain.