Author Archives: nikki
DO MY FRIENDS SECRETLY HATE ME BECAUSE OF MY WEIGHT?
Dear Nikki, I’m actually kind of embarrassed to ask this, but I’m constantly worrying that my friends secretly hate me because I wear plus sizes. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that, but some people care about looks. I just need some encouragement. Thanks, Fear Of Fake Friends Hi […] Read more
LIBRARY DISASTER!
Lunchtime in the library is usually a calm, quiet place for Chloe, Zoey, and me to chillax without worrying about CCPs, bullies or food fights. But today we walked into the library and found TOTAL CHAOS! There were piles of books all over the place, and Mrs. Peach was sitting in the middle of the […] Read more
DO MY PARENTS LOVE MY SISTER MORE THAN ME?
Hey Nikki! I love my parents, but sometimes it feels like they love my younger sister more than me. I can’t stop feeling jealous about it! I sometimes even feel like I should run away. That way, they’ll be happier without me there. What do you think I should do? Sad Sister Situation Hi Sad […] Read more
Meet Rachel and Nikki at the YallFest Book Festival in Charleston, South Carolina
YallFest Book Festival Attend a panel discussion with Rachel Renée Russell and her daughter Nikki and get your Dork Diaries books autographed! Grab some cool swag like bookmarks, posters, stickers and other fun stuff while supplies last. This is a FREE event! More details at yallfest.org What: “More Than Words” Panel discussion Where: American Theater – Cinema […] Read more
November Calendar – TALES FROM A NOT-SO-TALENTED POP STAR
Right click the download button to save the calendar of your choice on your computer. 2 horizontal pages – 8½ x 11in Download 1 vertical page – 8½ x 11in Download Read more
A SNEEZY, SNIFFLY HALLOWEEN
Do you know how long I spent working on my Halloween costume? At least a month! Maybe more, if you count all the time I spent thinking about and planning it. Guess what? It turned out PERFECT!! I was going to be a book fairy! I got some old books from a thrift store and […] Read more
HOW DO YOU HANDLE A CRUSH CRISIS?
Dear Brandon, I have a crush on these two super-cute guys! GUY #1 is a lot like you. He’s smart, kind, and really cool. I feel happy whenever I hang out with him. GUY #2 is outgoing, funny, and amazing at sports. But, he sort of ignores me. WHICH GUY SHOULD I CHOOSE?? Crazy Crush […] Read more
HOW DO I STICK UP FOR MY BFF?
Dear Nikki, There are these girls in my class who bully my best friend. My friend is pretty shy and won’t stick up for herself, so I try to stick up for her. But whenever I do, the girls are mean to me, too! My teacher told me to ignore them and let my BFF […] Read more
How I Ended Up With Chipmunk Cheeks!
Wisdom teeth sound like they should be a good thing. I mean, they’re called WISDOM teeth, right? Like, people who are extra wise get them or something. Well, they’re NOT. Wisdom teeth should be called STUPID, AWFUL, EMBARRASSING teeth! UGH. If you don’t know, wisdom teeth are these molars in the way back of your […] Read more
WHY AM I SO SHY?
Um, Hi Brandon, So, uh…I want to make friends. But the thing is that I’m shy and it’s getting in the way. Any advice on how to be outgoing? Thanks, Shy Guy Hey Shy Guy, Let me start by saying that it took a lot of courage for you to write me about this. It’s […] Read more