~ finding the right voice ~
Dork Diaries is a bestselling children's middle-grade diary-style fiction series by Rachel Renée Russell following Nikki Maxwell as she navigates middle school drama, friendships, crushes, embarrassing moments, and rivalries through humorous diary entries, doodles, comics, and sketches. The series combines comedy, realistic fiction, and illustrated storytelling and has sold more than 55 million copies worldwide.