Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney
Author • Illustratorb. 19 February 1971 · From United States- Books
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Jeffrey Patrick "Jeff" Kinney (born February 19, 1971, in Fort Washington, Maryland) is an American cartoonist, game designer and author of children's books, best known for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. He is also the creator of the children-oriented website Poptropica.
Kinney attended Bishop McNamara High School and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. He now lives in Plainville, Massachusetts, with his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Will and Grant, where the family owns the independent bookstore An Unlikely Story.
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Jeff Kinney is widely recognized as the author and illustrator of the highly popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which chronicles the humorous misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley.
Several of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books have been adapted into live-action films, with the first movie released in 2010. There are also animated adaptations available on streaming platforms.
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is best read in publication order to follow Greg Heffley's chronological journey through middle school and his various escapades.
Beyond the main Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney has also written spin-off books featuring other characters from that universe, such as Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure.