“Dork Diaries reminds us that being a dork is way more fun than being popular.” — Common Sense Media
The series, written by Rachel Renée Russell and illustrated by her daughter Nikki Russell , is a #1 New York Times bestselling children's book series. It follows the daily life and misadventures of 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell as she navigates middle school, friendship, and her arch-nemesis. Core Series Books dork diaries books
The series begins with Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, where 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell starts at the prestigious Westchester Country Day school on a scholarship. Feeling like a total "dork" among wealthy, designer-clad students, Nikki uses her diary to navigate common adolescent hurdles: “Dork Diaries reminds us that being a dork
: The popular girl and Nikki's main rival. Feeling like a total "dork" among wealthy, designer-clad
: The books use a unique diary format with doodles, comic strips, and handwritten-style text.