Bergstresser, Nikki: - Nikki Bergstresser can often be found hiking the forest trails and mountains of coastal British Columbia. Some of her best story ideas have grown from time spent in nature. Nikki loves travelling adventures, visiting quaint bookstores, building with Lego, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their plethora of pets. As an educator, Nikki values the power of storytelling to connect us. She loves visiting classrooms and schools to share her love of reading and writing. As the author of children's picture books Lila Lou's Little Library and Seasons for Stones, Nikki believes our words can shape our world. A Promise to Protect is Nikki's debut middle grade novel.