About Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney is the author of the popular children's book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He does not only write the popular books but also designs online games. Kinney developed a kid friendly online universe called Poptropica; this universe even includes a world called Wimpy Wonderland!

Jeff Kinney grew up in Maryland where he also attended the University of Maryland. It was there where Kinney started a comic strip called Igdoof for the school paper. He now resides in Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. In 2009, Kinney became known as one of Time magazine's 100 "Most Influential People" of the world.

Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books have become so popular that they have been developed into movies. The three that have been made so far include; Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Kinney also has a new book coming out in November of 2012, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel.

Jeff Kinney's Books

Jeff Kinney writes the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series of children's books.

Jeff Kinney's Characters

Greg Heffley- Greg is the protagonist of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. He is a good kid, but still a trouble maker.
Rowley Jefferson- Greg's best friend who he often fights with. Greg is always trying to convince Rowley to do things they know they shouldn't be doing like watching scary movies or going on a scary ride at an amusement park.
Rodrick Heffley- Rodrick is Greg's older brother and is often considered to be the antagonist of the books. He is often trying to get Greg to do things for him or pulling pranks on him.
Manny Heffley- Manny is Greg's little brother. Manny is very spoiled by his mother and is never in trouble; anything he ever does wrong is often considered cute.
Patty Farrell- Greg considers Patty to be his arch enemy at school. She is often bullying him and trying to make him look bad in front of their classmates.
Holly Hill- Holly is the new student in school in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. Greg quickly develops a crush on Holly and is always trying to impress her.