June 2013 Tour Dates
Tuesday June 4th at 6:30 PM
Hooray for Books
1555 King St. • Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 548-4092
Wednesday June 5th
Costco signing, Washington DC
Thursday June 6th at 6:30 PM
Children’s Book World
17 Haverford Station Road • Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-6274
Friday June 7th at 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Books & Greetings
271 Livingston St. • Northvale NJ 07647
(201) 784-2665
Saturday June 8th at 11:30AM – 12:30 PM
McNally Jackson
52 Prince St. • New York, NY 10012
(212) 274-1160
 Rachel Renee Russell is an attorney who prefers writing tween books to legal briefs. (Mainly because books are a lot more fun and pajamas and bunny slippers aren’t allowed in court.)
She has raised two daughters and lived to tell about it. Her hobbies include growing purple flowers and doing dotally useless crafts (like, for example, making a microwave oven out of Popsicle sticks, glue, and glitter). Rachel lives in northern Virginia with a spoiled pet Yorkie who terrorizes her daily by climbing on top of a computer cabinet and pelting her with stuffed animals while she writes. And, yes, Rachel considers herself a total Dork.
Can you share a little about your background?
I grew up in Saint Joseph, Michigan, a small city located on the shore of Lake Michigan. I have 2 younger sisters and 2 younger twin brothers. I wrote and illustrated my first book in 6th grade as a birthday present for my brothers. I’m an attorney, but I enjoy writing children’s books more than practicing law. I currently reside in northern Virginia.
Do you have any children?
I have two daughters. My younger daughter, Nikki, helps with illustrations. I am also looking forward to adopting 3 children in the near future.
Are the events in the book true?
Many of the events in the book are based on the experiences I and my daughters had in middle school.
Were you considered a Dork in middle school?
Yes! And, I’m STILL a DORK!
Do you have any pets?
I have 2 dogs, a miniature poodle and a yorkie.
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