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Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney is the bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. Four of the Wimpy Kid books (Diary of the Wimpy Kid, Dog Days, Rodrick Rules and The Long Haul) have been adapted into movies. Kinney is a six–time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, DC, area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own an independent bookstore named An Unlikely Story.

Jeff Kinney

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Partypooper (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #20)

Partypooper (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #20)

By Jeff Kinney

The only way to get the birthday party you want is to throw it yourself… right? This is Greg's quest, and you can bet it won't go according to plan.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Follow Greg’s funny misadventures in books 1-21 of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series or pick up the boxed set. Loaded with hilarious antics, mishaps and social blunders, the relatable diary style books are perfect for 8 to 12-year-olds who love cartoons and young reader series like Big Nate and Dork Diaries. Greg might not always succeed, but he will make you laugh-out-loud as he tries to fit in at school, avoid the infamous curse of the Cheese Touch and outsmart his older brother Rodrick.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #1)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #1)
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #2)
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #2)
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #3)
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #3)
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #4)
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #4)
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #5)
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #5)
Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #6)
Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #6)
The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #7)
The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #7)
Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #8)
Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #8)
The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #9)
The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #9)
Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #10)
Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #10)

New Wimpy Kid Shenanigans Are on the Way

Fight or Flight (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #21)

Fight or Flight (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #21)

By Jeff Kinney

Greg is about to face his biggest challenge yet. When the going gets tough, what's a Wimpy Kid to do? Enlist his pals for help! In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight, Greg learns just how important it is to have friends in his corner. Available October 20, pre-order today.

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Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid

Greg Heffley gets to tell his version of life in middle school is his Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals. But when Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson, pens his own journal, he offers his hilarious take on Wimpy world—one fans old and new won’t want to miss!

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
Awesome Friendly Kid Series
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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure
Jeff Kinney
Awesome Friendly Kid Series
Hardcover
$14.99
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories: Deluxe Collector's Edition: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories: Deluxe Collector's Edition: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
Awesome Friendly Kid Series
Hardcover
$17.99
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
Awesome Friendly Kid Series
Hardcover
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All Books By Jeff Kinney

About Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney:

Jeff Kinney didn't originally dream of becoming an author, rather he dreamed of becoming a cartoonist. In college, he published cartoons for his school's newspaper and got a taste for his dream career. The real world, however, had other plans for him. Once out of college, he couldn't get anyone to pick up his comic strip. Instead of feeling defeated, he started jotting down ideas for what would become Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He spent the next 6 years working on it before showing it to anyone. His persistence paid off. When Diary of a Wimpy Kid hit the market, it was an instant success. In that first year, over 100,000 copies were in print in the U.S. alone and now the beloved children’s series has been translated into over 50 languages, selling more than 200 million copies worldwide.

What is Jeff Kinney’s most popular book?

Kinney’s most popular book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, continues to entertain young readers with the hilarious misadventures of middle-schooler, Greg Heffley.

What is Jeff Kinney’s newest book?

Jeff Kinney’s latest book, Partypooper, is the 20th installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Fight or Flight the 21st book in the series will be out October 20, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.

Did Jeff Kinney write other books besides the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series?

Yes, Kinney is also the author of the spin-off series Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, which follows the character, Rowley Jefferson. He also wrote several non-fiction books based on the Wimpy Kid series as well as movie diaries and short stories.