Rachel Renée Russell

Rachel Renée Russell is an American author best known for the "Dork Diaries" children's book series and its spin-off, "The Misadventures of Max Crumbly." She is also an attorney. Her books are written in a diary format, incorporating drawings and doodles to chronicle the daily lives of middle school protagonists. The series is inspired by her own middle school experiences and those of her daughters, Nikki and Erin, with Nikki also serving as an illustrator for the books. Her work has received numerous awards and accolades, and the "Dork Diaries" series has achieved significant international success, with millions of copies sold worldwide and translations into numerous languages.