#dork diaries zoey

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2 Nicole's meeting face 2 face

This is the craziest crossover iv'e ever drawn istg but it's def worth it.

[sanyu-thewitch05]

Zoey was supposed to be/are black?!

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i have no caption for this

[maslosstuff]

One is old and the other is recent

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Nikki Maxwell from Dork Diaries is a girlgender deminonbinary biromantic bi lesbian!

Zoey Franklin is an intersex agender bennetian sapphic!

Chloe Garcia is a feminine cisgenderqueer bisexual sapphic lesbian!

Mackenzie Hollister is a femme lesbian and has a crush on Nikki!

Brandon Roberts is a bisexual trans guy!

dni link

[iamstuckinthevoid]

Got bored asf last night and started reading dork diaries in AM's voice

It kinda works tho

[larkspur777]

Dork Diaries: my thoughts on Book 16

I just finished Book 16 yesterday and I was so pleasantly surprised! It's probably one of my favourite books in the series! (Spoilers ahead!)

My thoughts:

-I think it was a realistic scenario that Nikki was going through about her insecurities. With Chloe and Zoey branching out into new activities and making new friends, I can understand why Nikki would be feeling the way that she was. Especially since they're going to be starting at a new school.

-I like how this book was more grounded in reality as opposed to fantastical situations like getting a TV show, touring with a band, etc.

-I like how the headphones situation showed that doing the right thing (i.e., helping the store employee not get trampled) ended up benefiting Nikki and Zoey in the end. (Instead of the whole "no good deed goes unpunished" thing.)

-I really loved Brianna's POV. Even though she's supposed to be the "bratty" little sister, I find her less annoying than Nikki lol. And it was just so refreshing to get to hear from a different character. (I also loved Book 9 with MacKenzie's POV.)

-The emergency was actually kind of serious and I liked the change in tone. I knew as soon as it mentioned the right-side pain that it was going to turn out to be appendicitis! So I liked how that clue was thrown in there. And there was something morbidly funny about Brianna wreaking havoc on Nikki's phone/diary while Nikki was going through a medical crisis. And everyone being annoyed with Nikki when she was in dire distress.

-MacKenzie visits the hospital to make sure Nikki is okay. Though she makes up some lame excuse about being there as Brandon's emotional support. Don't lie MacKenzie! You were totally there for Nikki!

-I think the authors must be self aware about some of the stuff being said about the series, based off a few things in this book, as well as the last book.

Anyways, I'm really hopeful for Book 17. I think the series is on a good trajectory here!

[atlasofearth]

graduating next year and all i want is a dork diaries short story where nicki chloe and zoey graduate

[cutechickdgaming]

making this budget picrew Zoey about to shoot people with arrows in the wilderness and saying "Bad to the bone" while listening to

average day in cutechickd's life

[vmprchn]

☆Here is my first week of Cute Girltober☆

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Sorry to post this late, but hey at least I got first week done yay!! Now I gotta work on second week (pray for me y'all)

Anyway I'm really proud of these drawing they're all cute in their own special way hehe!!

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[cutechickdgaming]

OMG IT'S HER

kinda diff from my usual content, but zoey from dork diaries!! literally my childhood book series

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Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

By Rachel Renee Russell

Eighth-grade Nikki Maxwell transfers to a new middle school and is forced to navigate making new friends, developing a new crush, and dealing with a bully.

All of my reviews are spoiler reviews! Read at your own discretion.

This is one of the books I've chosen to reread. I haven't picked up this series in probably eight years. It's one I loved reading in middle school, and I was able to get pretty far into the series before ultimately having to drop it. But I'm back, baby!

I'll come out and say it--I had somewhat low expectations for this book. I worried that my nostalgia may have clouded some of my positive judgement towards the series as a whole. I worried that it would be a shallow story about shallow, dramatic teenage girls and my memory had embellished any short comings. But I was pleasantly surprised!

The story was paced incredibly well with a great mix of comedic slice-of-life scenes as well as holding a genuine plot. The art was amazing (although I did notice that I have a newer edition of the book, and I'm super curious if the art style was updated since the second book I own has a very different art style) and fit the story excellently.

I totally forgot how mean MacKenzie is! I believe she has a bit of a redemption arc in the later books, but she is downright evil! Despite that, it can be fun to watch her be a foil to Nikki. I especially liked the part where Nikki was trapped inside MacKenzie's house with her little sister, Brianna, it had me rolling! And despite being nervous about shallow drama, this book has a talent for stressing me out. In a good way! I was feeling it when Nikki had almost everyone in school wanting unique tattoo designs. As someone who's into art, I've noticed how often people underestimate how long the creative process takes!

What really changed my heart toward this story was the ending. Everything seemed to be going wrong. Nikki's new friends were being unfair to her, she's being relentlessly bullied by an entitled little biatch, she's being pressured by the whole student body of her new school, and her art piece she wanted to submit to the art competition was destroyed. I could feel the pain and distress Nikki was going through, and I completely understood her wanting to drop out of school. But her friends came through for her in the end! I literally started crying when Nikki walked in to see the art show and saw that her friends had worked to submit her artwork as a surprise. And she won first place! Chloe and Zoey are not my favorite characters in this series, but they really pull together sometimes and show that they are true friends to Nikki. And of course Brandon helped! We like Brandon in this household.

Overall, an excellent read. It was everything I could have asked for in a story like this. It had nostalgia, comedy, great art, cute boys, and all the feels! I 100% recommend for all ages, especially middle school girls!

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5/5 stars!

Read from 7.17.24-7.24.24

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I'm so glad that they actually made Zoey look black in the new Dork Diaries, God BLESS

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If you're aiming to create books in the Babysitters Club genre, which typically focus on friendship, coming-of-age themes, and relatable adventures, here’s a framework for developing a series inspired by this style.

Series Concept

Title: The Reflection Crew

This series revolves around a group of young people from diverse backgrounds who bond at a community center while volunteering to help families in need. Each book focuses on a different member of the crew, highlighting their personal growth, challenges, and friendships, while tying into a larger theme of empowerment and service.

Key Elements

Core Themes

Friendship: Building strong, supportive relationships.

Diversity: Showcasing characters from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

Growth: Tackling personal challenges like self-esteem, family dynamics, and responsibility.

Empowerment: Encouraging readers to embrace their own strengths and help others.

Setting

A community hub called The Reflection Center, modeled after New Reflections, where kids and teens can volunteer, attend workshops, and participate in fun activities.

Format

Each book focuses on one main character’s perspective while weaving in the others’ stories.

Stories feature personal challenges and group adventures, often tying into the work they do at the Reflection Center.

Main Characters

Amy (The Problem-Solver)

Traits: Organized, reliable, sometimes takes on too much responsibility.

Storyline: Learns to set boundaries while balancing volunteering and family obligations.

Elle (The Creative Dreamer)

Traits: Artistic, imaginative, but struggles with self-doubt.

Storyline: Gains confidence by helping plan an art show for the community.

Ayesha (The Newcomer)

Traits: Curious, resourceful, adjusting to life in a new country.

Storyline: Navigates cultural differences while bonding with the group.

Matt (The Jokester)

Traits: Funny, outgoing, hides insecurities behind humor.

Storyline: Learns to open up about his struggles with dyslexia.

Zoey (The Athlete)

Traits: Competitive, determined, struggles with balancing sports and school.

Storyline: Finds balance and leadership skills by coaching a younger team.

Plot Ideas for the First Few Books

Book 1: Amy's Big Plan

Amy takes charge of organizing a fundraiser for the Reflection Center but struggles with asking for help when things go wrong.

Key Themes: Teamwork, leadership, and letting go of perfectionism.

Book 2: Elle’s Big Canvas

Elle creates a mural for the Reflection Center but fears her work isn’t good enough. The crew helps her see the value of her creativity.

Key Themes: Self-expression, overcoming self-doubt.

Book 3: Ayesha’s New Home

Ayesha helps a family at the center while facing her own homesickness. She learns that building connections can create a new sense of home.

Key Themes: Cultural identity, community building.

Book 4: Matt’s Big Secret

Matt struggles to keep up with his responsibilities due to his reading challenges but finds support from the group.

Key Themes: Honesty, overcoming learning difficulties.

Book 5: Zoey's Tough Choice

Zoey faces pressure to choose between her soccer team and helping coach a kids’ league at the center, ultimately learning the value of giving back.

Key Themes: Time management, mentorship.

Marketing and Appeal

Target Audience:

Ages 8–12 (middle-grade readers).

Fans of series like The Baby-Sitters Club, Dork Diaries, and Real Friends.

Message:

Encourages empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving through relatable characters and heartfelt stories.

Extras:

Include discussion questions at the end of each book.

Offer bonus content, such as “Reflection Crew Tips” for volunteering and community service ideas.

Would you like a sample chapter or help developing the first book in the series?

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How I see the Dork diaries characters

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Dork Diaries 15 Thoughts

Alright so I read the latest dork diaries, and while it’s cute. I’m left with more questions than answers. 

When I rereading the series last year, I wrote that I felt by the 10th book, Russell was dragging it out and had lost sense of its original charm. Or I lost my nostalgia. Either way, it is dragging on and this case was no exception. 

There is a minor incident that Nikki overdramatically feels like it’s her fault when it really isn’t a big deal except for the requisite Mackenzie blackmail plot device. Which is never brought up again. 

Nikki and her friends don’t actually go to the titular Paris until halfway through the book as Russell fills it up with other minor incidents and overdramatic airport chaos hysterics.

Paris is great except Mackenzie trying to steal Nikki’s place in the photo-shoot and Brandon-Andre-Nikki love triangle miscommunication. The former is annoying, the latter was predictable but not too bad. The best parts was Nikki’s mistranslation mishap, and she and Mackenzie getting lost in the catacombs. I do like how Russell managed to fit in info of major Parisian sights so kids can learn about how tres chic and amazing it is. I also liked the art style shift in some drawings as Nikki experiments with fashion illustration. 

Now for my questions, and slight disappointments. I feel like the continuity is getting glossed over. Theo who was by far the nerdiest and dorkiest of the band originally (remember Nikki drew him as the human equivalent to Spongebob?), well now he has a glow-up and isn’t it basketball instead of wizarding. Okay, I guess people can change over the year but it feels so sudden in the art and the personality. 

Also the Chloe, Zoey, Theo and Marcus pairings are completely gone. I guess they got over their crushes to each other even though them asking each other out to the Valentines Day dance was so sweet. But nope.

I just miss it, and them being librarian volunteers and Nikki's excitment over Tyra Banks or her advice column and other stuff that made this series feel grounded.

Also I'm just so tired of Mackenzie popping up as an obstacle like her trying to sabotoge Nikki to get a spot in the photoshoot. It makes no sense. Even if Nikki wasn't there, they would replace her with Mackenzie because she's NOT IN THE BAND. It's totally implausible. I know she's rich and gets away with stuff but it's becoming so unrealistic and annoying.

And remember the big secret of Brandon’s parents and his past? I remember it being brought up in books 4 & 5 and it was implied there was a reason that Brandon was so good at french relating to that. This would have been an excellent chance to have some of that mysterious past revealed but nope. Not a word. I actually wonder if Russell forgot about it? 

In fact the whole Brandon and Nikki situation is the most drawn out ever and I’m starting to think that Russell is retconning it to the beginning. Nikki is still wondering if they’re friends or MORE than friends when after being kissed by him, going to the dance with him, his obvious jealousy of Andre, and going on actual dates, I think this position is quite clear. But Russell hits them squarely with the friends phrasing and minor interactions that make me feel she is holding them back. They’ve gone through such big moments and now it feels like they’re regressing, not progressing. 

Know what else is regressing? Even though the whole series is about Nikki’s eighth grade year at school, and this book takes us to the end of Aug, there is absolutely no mention of high school. Unless NY schools work differently, 9th grade should be high school and then this series would be out of items reading demographic and thus an excellent time to finish the series. 

But Nikki only says they’re returning to school, no pressure or worrying about big bad high school. Just school.

So is Russell retconning this too? In her a acknowledgements she says she's excited to introduce a new generation to Nikki's dork dairies so is she going to be an eternal eight grader?

Also Nikki in general has regressed and I feel she has learned nothing about appreciating what she has or freaking communication in general.

Yeah I think I have definately aged out of this since I'm so focused on these questions instead of enjoying it for what it is.