With this edition, both new and existing fans can experience the magic of Dork Diaries 1 in full, vibrant color with immersive new art and the same sweet heart of the original book. Author Rachel Renee Russell is keenly aware of what kids today want. She set a new direction for illustrated middle grade books when the series was initially introduced, and now that kids are being seen as more visual readers, she's not only giving a full color edition, but one with a creative balance of art and text, making this a fresh new take on this contemporary classic story about how hard middle school can be.