Jeff Kinney: Biography
Jeff Kinney (Jeffrey Patrick Kinney) was born on February 19th, 1971 and is currently 53 years old. Jeff Kinney was born in Fort Washington, Maryland, USA.
Jeff Kinney is the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series which currently consists of 19 novels. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series started in 2007 with the novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The most recently released novel in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was No Brainer which was released in 2023. There is an upcoming novel for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series entitled Hot Mess which is being released on October 22nd, 2024.
Jeff Kinney (Jeffrey Patrick Kinney) has also written the Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction Books series which has 4 books including Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book and The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary.
Jeff Kinney was inducted into the Nielsen Bestseller Awards' 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.
Jeff Kinney: Awards & Accolades
Kinney's books have won multiple awards, The Ugly Truth won the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2010. Old School won the Nielsen Awards, Gold Bestseller, in 2017. Double Down won the Nielsen Awards, Silver Bestseller, in 2017. Rodrick Rules won the Nielsen Awards, Platinum Bestseller, in 2018. Dog Days won the Nielsen Awards, Platinum Bestseller, in 2018. Cabin Fever won the Nielsen Awards, Platinum Bestseller, in 2021.
Jeff Kinney books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Dog Days was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2009. Cabin Fever was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2011. The Third Wheel was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2012. The Long Haul was nominated for the British Book Awards, International Author of the Year, in 2014 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Middle Grade and Children’s in 2014. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s, in 2019. Diper Överlöde was nominated for the British Book Awards, Children's Book of the Year, in 2023.
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Jeff Kinney: F.A.Q
When was Jeff Kinney Born? How old is Jeff Kinney?
Jeff Kinney was born on February 19th, 1971. Jeff Kinney is currently 53 years old.
Where was Jeff Kinney Born?
Jeff Kinney was born in Fort Washington, Maryland, USA and is American.
What book awards has Jeff Kinney won?
The Ugly Truth: Goodreads Awards Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2010).
Old School: Nielsen Awards Gold Bestseller (2017).
Double Down: Nielsen Awards Silver Bestseller (2017).
Rodrick Rules: Nielsen Awards Platinum Bestseller (2018).
Dog Days: Nielsen Awards Platinum Bestseller (2018).
Cabin Fever: Nielsen Awards Platinum Bestseller (2021).
What was the first book Jeff Kinney wrote?
The first novel written by Jeff Kinney was Diary of a Wimpy Kid, published in 2007.
What was the most recent book Jeff Kinney wrote?
His most recently released work was No Brainer on October 24th, 2023.
Will there be any more books by Jeff Kinney?
Jeff Kinney has a new book coming out on October 22nd, 2024 called Hot Mess.
How many books has Jeff Kinney written?
Jeff Kinney has written 29 books. 19 books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series, 3 books in the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Series, 4 books in the Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction Books, 3 Short Stories/Novellas.
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