On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Rachel Rene Russell & Nikki Russell, the mother-daughter, author-illustrator team behind the newest full-color release in their DORK DIARIES series: TALES FROM A NOT SO FABULOUS LIFE.

This series follows Nikki Maxwell  as she chronicles her life through text and art: her move to a new school, her battles with Queen Bee Makenzie and her zany adventures with her two BFF’s.

Come listen as we talk about the origin story of the series and the evolution it’s taken over 18 books and counting. We’ll also dive into how Rachel and Nikki work together and the process of bringing the book to life in color that includes hundreds and hundreds of color layers.  This is a delightful conversation that could have kept going for hours. =)

Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT SO FABULOUS LIFE by Rachel Rene Russell & Nikki Russell (Amazon / Bookshop)

Here’s where you can find Rachel and Nikki online: 

Website: https://dorkdiaries.com 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkdiaries?lang=en

Studio Tour: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkdiaries/video/7287294728729546026?lang=en 

I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Share your comments below!