HarperCollins Children’s Books has introduced The (New) Diary of Phil the Nerd, the first book in internationally bestselling author Philip Osbourne’s popular diary series, bringing the globally loved character to young readers in India.

Written in the much-loved illustrated journal format, the book follows Phil, a self-proclaimed nerd who knows everything about cartoons, comics, TV shows and video games. Along with his group of friends, the Ping Pong Theory, Phil sets out to compete in the annual gaming tournament. But standing in their way is the sinister Professor Gray, who has assembled a team of exceptionally talented young gamers to win the trophy for his own mysterious plans. The story blends humour, friendship, adventure and gaming culture in a fast-paced narrative aimed at middle-grade readers.

Announcing the launch, Tina Narang, Executive Publisher, HarperCollins Children’s Books, said, “For all the fans of the popular journal format, here’s a diary series with a nerdy kid! We are delighted to bring Philip Osbourne’s internationally bestselling diary series to India and invite you to discover a new nerdy friend in The (New) Diary of Phil the Nerd.”

Philip Osbourne is a worldwide bestselling author whose books are published in more than 45 countries, including the US, France, Italy, Brazil, China and Greece. Besides writing novels, he has worked on film screenplays, comic books and magazine features. His Diary of a Nerd series is also set to be adapted into an international television series.

With this release, HarperCollins India continues to strengthen its children’s publishing list by introducing acclaimed international titles to Indian readers, offering young audiences another engaging diary-format series alongside stories that celebrate imagination, friendship and adventure.