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WHAT HAPPENED WHEN BRANDON CAME OVER FOR DINNER

Yesterday, Brandon came over to my house to work on a biology project with me. I was SO excited!! I knew we’d have a good two hours to talk about all kinds of fun things…like DNA, molecules, and osmosis. That’s the stuff we were SUPPOSED to talk about, but I planned to discuss way cooler things…like fun stuff […] Read more

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MY FRIENDS GET ALONG SO WELL THAT THEY LEAVE ME OUT!

Dear Nikki, I have these two friends. I was hoping they could be my “Chloe” and “Zoey” so that we could hang out as a BFF threesome and do everything together. But they get along so well that they mostly just talk to each other and I always feel SO left out. It’s driving me […] Read more

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Tales From a Not-So-Happily Ever After!  

Today is an excerpt from Dork Diaries Book 8: Tales From a Not-So-Happily Ever After! After the WORST day ever, I end up with a bump on my head in gym class and have the WILDEST dream! My BFFs Chloe and Zoey, Brandon, and MacKenzie all end up playing the roles of some of my […] Read more

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I’M NERVOUS ABOUT WEARING GLASSES!

Hey Brandon, I’m FREAKING OUT because I was just told that I need glasses! I’m really nervous about it because not many kids in my classroom wear them and I’m afraid I might get teased. What should I do?! Four Eyed Freak Hey Four Eyed Freak, Okay, first of all—you’re NOT a four eyed freak. […] Read more

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THE LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Meet Rachel Renée Russell and her daughter, Nikki at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH! University of Southern California – Hoffman Hall 701 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90089 Panel Discussion: IT TAKES TWO: CO-AUTHORING MIDDLE GRADE FICTION Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell will be participating as panelists. Location: Hoffman […] Read more

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I FEEL PRESSURED TO BE LIKE THE PERFECT GIRLS IN MAGAZINES, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND ON TV!

Hi Nikki, It seems like the only way to fit in is if you have long flowing hair, flawless skin, and stylish clothes, just like all the glam girls do on TV, in magazines, and social media. I don’t have any of those things, and it makes me feel really bad. Should I get a […] Read more

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BRIANNA’S TEACHER IS A WITCH!!

For the past few days, Brianna has totally been FAKING SICK. Believe me, I should know. In case you haven’t read my first diary, I’m a pro at this fake sick stuff. Seriously, I make one MEAN bowl of fake vomit! So anyway, Mom caught Brianna using her red lipstick to make fake chicken pox […] Read more

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MY FRIEND WILL BE MAD IF I TRY OUT FOR SPORTS!!!

Dear Brandon, Me and my BFF have always thought popular people like athletes and cheerleaders were mean, rude, self-centered, and obsessed with their team sport. But…lately I’ve wanted to try out for cheer and basketball! I’m scared my BFF will get mad and won’t be my friend anymore if I try out for these teams. […] Read more

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WHY WON’T MY PARENTS GET ME WHAT I WANT?!

Hey Nikki, I’m just your average girl who wants to have fun just like everybody else! I mean, a trip to Disney World, an American Girl doll, or a cell phone would be nice, right? Especially since all of my friends have those things! But whenever I ask my parents for stuff like that, they […] Read more

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April Calendar – Fairy tale Land

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2 horizontal pages – 8½ x 11in
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1 vertical page – 8½ x 11in
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