Jeff Kinney
Author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Born
February 19th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator gained prominence through the creation of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, which chronicles the life of a middle school student through humorous diary entries. The series began as an online cartoon in 2004, and the first book was published in 2007, quickly climbing to the top of best-seller lists. Over the years, the series expanded into numerous sequels, spin-offs, and even a feature film. The books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Authored the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series
Created the first book in 2007
Contributed to children's literature with humor
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