Rachel Renee Russell

Rachel Renee Russell is the author of the "Dork Diaries" series, a popular children's book series about the adventures of Nikki Maxwell, a middle school student.

Children's Book Writer

March 13, 1959

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St. Joseph, Michigan, United States

Rachel Renée Russell is a New York Times bestselling author of the Dork Diaries series, which has sold over 35 million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the series The Misadventures of Max Crumbly and the graphic novel series The Magnolia Table.

Russell’s first book, Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, was published in 2009. The book was an instant success, and it was followed by 15 sequels. The Dork Diaries series has been translated into 38 languages and has been adapted into a television series, a web series, and a video game.

In addition to her work on the Dork Diaries series, Russell has also written several other books, including the series The Misadventures of Max Crumbly and the graphic novel series The Magnolia Table. She has also written several short stories and articles for magazines and newspapers.

Russell has won numerous awards for her work, including the New York Times Bestseller Award, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, and the American Library Association Newbery Medal. She has also been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine.