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Jeff Kinney


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Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favorite Book. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time magazine's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in Plainville, Massachusetts, where they own a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.
 

Awards: Nibbies (2025)  see all

Genres: Children's Fiction
 
Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
   1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007)
   2. Rodrick Rules (2008)
   3. The Last Straw (2009)
   4. Dog Days (2009)
   5. The Ugly Truth (2010)
   6. Cabin Fever (2011)
   7. The Third Wheel (2012)
   8. Hard Luck (2013)
   9. The Long Haul (2014)
   10. Old School (2015)
   11. Double Down (2016)
   The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (2017)
   12. The Getaway (2017)
   13. The Meltdown (2018)
   14. Wrecking Ball (2019)
   15. The Deep End (2020)
   16. Big Shot (2021)
   17. Diper Overlode (2022)
   18. No Brainer (2023)
   19. Hot Mess (2024)
   20. Partypooper (2025)
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Novellas and Short Stories
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Series contributed to
World Book Day 2019
   Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid (2019)
     aka Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend
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Non fiction
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Books containing stories by Jeff Kinney
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The Puffin Book of Bedtime Stories (2022)
Big Dreams for Every Child
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Guys Read: Funny Business (2010)
(Guys Read)
edited by
Jon Scieszka

Awards
2025 British Book Award Children's Fiction Book of the Year : Hot Mess

Award nominations
2023 British Book Award Children's Fiction Book of the Year (nominee) : Diper Overlode


Jeff Kinney recommends
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Louder Than Hunger (2024)
John Schu
"A beautiful, powerful, and emotionally impactful book. Jake's story will fill you with hope and the courage to face your own challenges!"
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Cosmos Camp (2023)
(Epic Ellisons)
Lamar Giles
"Crackling with mystery, sci-fi fun and laughs!."
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The Ice Cream Machine (2022)
Adam Rubin
"Three scoops of humor with adventure on top. Kids won't be able to resist The Ice Cream Machine!"

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