Dork Diaries. Dork Diaries is a humorous children's book series written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell. The series, written in a diary format, uses drawings, doodles, and comic strips to chronicle the daily life of its 14-year-old protagonist, Nikki Maxwell, in and outside of middle school. Ovation Brands’ portfolio of restaurants Old Country Buffet, Ryan’s, Hometown Buffet, Country Buffet, and Furr’s Fresh Buffet is hosting Dork Diaries Family Night starting November 29 with the following activities:
