The books follow Nikki Maxwell, a self-proclaimed “dork” who just started at a new private school, Westchester Country Day. Nikki documents her daily life in her illustrated diary, complete with doodles, comic strips, and lists. The central themes include:
: The series encourages tweens to "let their inner dork shine through" and celebrate individuality. Spin-offs and Extra Content Dork Diaries 7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star (7) dork diaries books
: Nikki's crush and a frequent subject of her diary entries. The books follow Nikki Maxwell, a self-proclaimed “dork”
The book series, created by Rachel Renée Russell , has become a global literary phenomenon, selling over 55 million copies in 52 countries. Combining a "handwritten" journal style with humorous doodles and comic strips, the series captures the awkward, high-drama reality of middle school life through the eyes of its relatable protagonist, Nikki Maxwell. The World of Nikki Maxwell Spin-offs and Extra Content Dork Diaries 7: Tales
The main series currently consists of 16 primary volumes, with collections often sold in sets ranging from 12 to 18 books. : Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life Book 2 : Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl Book 3 : Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star Book 4 : Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess Book 5 : Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All Book 6 : Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Book 7 : Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star Book 8 : Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After Book 9 : Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen Book 10 : Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter Book 11 : Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy Book 12 : Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe Book 13 : Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday Book 14 : Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever Book 15 : Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure Book 16 : Tales from a Not-So-Brilliant Movie Star (announced/latest) Key Characters & Themes