About the Author

Nikki Stahl is an Author, Illustrator, Screenwriter and Director. A New York University graduate, she runs her production company NIK + JAX with her husband. POPS ON WHEELS, marks Nikki's debut Children's Book with two more now querying.  

She was inspired to write POPS ON WHEELS after her father suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke. Nikki was standing with her mother and sister in ICU with all the machines, tubes and a drain in his head, having no idea what life ahead might look like. Before the stroke, her father was adamant about appreciating what every day, even the simplest ones, had to offer. The three girls, decided in every scary room, to keep focusing on tiny positives: a thumbs up on command, open eyes, a first "hello," and wiggling toes. Each stage was full of terrifying realities, yet each showed promising signs. The tiny wins got them through the worst times, and brought them back to a truly beautiful life together. They brought them home. Together they learned to adapt to a change in mobility and life in a wheelchair. Now, they work everyday on getting stronger and appreciating all the moments they have. Nikki's father escorted her down the aisle, and they danced at her wedding. He met his two grandsons, who are the joy of his life. They swim, play and have lots of family dinners, but most importantly spend life together, grateful for the extra time. These are some of life's many joys she hopes to share with the people who find themselves at day one, also unsure of what life ahead might look like.