Rachel Renée Russell is an attorney who prefers writing tween books to legal briefs. (Mainly because books are a lot more fun and pajamas and bunny slippers aren’t allowed in court.)
She has raised two daughters and lived to tell about it. Her hobbies include growing purple flowers and doing totally useless crafts (like, for example, making a microwave oven out of Popsicle sticks, glue, and glitter). Rachel lives in northern Virginia with a spoiled pet Yorkie who terrorizes her daily by climbing on top of a computer cabinet and pelting her with stuffed animals while she writes. And, yes, Rachel considers herself a total Dork.
Can you share a little about your background?
I grew up in Saint Joseph, Michigan, a small city located on the shore of Lake Michigan. I have 2 younger sisters and 2 younger twin brothers. I wrote and illustrated my first book in 6th grade as a birthday present for my brothers. I’m an attorney, but I enjoy writing children’s books more than practicing law. I currently reside in northern Virginia.
Do you have any children?
I have two daughters. My younger daughter, Nikki, helps with illustrations. I am also looking forward to adopting 3 children in the near future.
Are the events in the book true?
Many of the events in the book are based on the experiences I and my daughters had in middle school.
Were you considered a Dork in middle school?
Yes! And, I’m STILL a DORK!
Do you have any pets?
I have 2 dogs, a miniature poodle and a yorkie.
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Contact Rachel
UK contact
All PR queries should go to childrensbooks@simonandschuster.co.uk with the subject heading Dork Diaries, or call 02073161900 and ask to speak to a member of the children's publicity team.
As I'm based in the US unfortunately I'm currently unable to do UK school visits! However I would love you to contact me via email or Facebook with any queries you have; you can do so by clicking the buttons above. If you have any queries for my UK publisher about hosting a Dork party, please contact childrensbooks@simonandschuster.co.uk with the subject heading Dork Diaries.
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