10 Interesting Jeff Kinney Facts

Monday, June 17th 2013. | People


The people who like to read the whole section of the Diary of a Wimpy Kids series will like to note more about Jeff Kinney Facts. Jeff Kinney is one of the outstanding American authors today. His books are best seller not only in US but also in other countries. Actually he also works as game designer, producer and cartoonist.

Jeff Kinney Facts 1: Date of Birth

Jeff Kinney was born on 19 February 1971. This American writer is famous with his witty and unique books. His talent is not only on writing but also on drawing.

Jeff Kinney Facts 2: Education and Early Life

Jeff Kinney lived in Maryland.  He was educated in Bishop McNamara High School and University of Maryland at College Park.

Jeff Kinney  Facts

Jeff Kinney Facts

Jeff Kinney Facts 3: Inspiration

When he was a kid, Jeff Kinney liked to read the books written by famous authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, Judy Blume, Piers Anthony and Beverly Cleary.

Jeff Kinney Facts 4: Igdoof

Igdoof is the famous comic strip that Jeff Kinney made during his university life. It was published in the Diamondback, the campus newspaper. Because Igdoof was successful at that time, he decided to move to New England and became a cartoonist in 1995. He wanted to pursue his dream. It reminds me with Elvis Presley. Even though both have different field, they have the same spirit. If you don’t trust me look at Elvis Presley facts.

Jeff Kinney  in a Premiere

Jeff Kinney in a Premiere

Jeff Kinney Facts 5: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a huge success. Not only kids but also adults love to read the series. He began writing the book in 1998. But it was published in spring 2007.  The next series was entitled Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book publised in 2008. In 2011, he published an expanded version of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Jeff Kinney Facts 6: Sales of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is considered as the bestselling book in the world. In the worldwide market, it is sold more than 42 million copies until 2010.

Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney Facts 7: Movie of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The popularity of Diary of a Wimpy Kid makes Century Fox adapted the series into the movie on March 19, 2010.  The movie gained mixed review but it could crank well in the box office. Jeff Kinney became the movie producer.

Jeff Kinney Facts 8: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules was adapted into a movie in 2011.

Writer  Jeff Kinney

Writer Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney Facts 9: Influenced Author

Jeff Kinney is considered as one of the influenced people on the Times Magazines among the list of 100 most influential people. He is also included as one of the New York Times bestselling author.

Jeff Kinney Facts 10: Award

Jeff Kinney got a Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award in 2009. The winner was voted by children. Another figure that children love is Demi Lovato. To know more about her, look at Demi Lovato facts.

Diary of a wimpy kid

Diary of a wimpy kid

Jeff Kinney is one of the great writers in the world. You may expect to see other series of Wimpy kids in the future. What do you think on facts about Jeff Kinney?


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