Jeff Kinney
American author and cartoonist
Jeffrey Patrick Kinney (born February 19, 1971) is an American author and cartoonist. He is best known for creating the children's book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He also created the child-oriented website Poptropica.[1]
Jeff Kinney | |
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Born | Jeffrey Patrick Kinney February 19, 1971 Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S. |
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Residence | Plainville, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Education | University of Maryland, College Park, (B.A.) |
Spouse |
Julie Kinney (m. 2003) |
Children | 2 |
Writing career | |
Period | 2004–present |
Genre | Children's novels, realistic fiction, satire, comedy |
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Notable works | Diary of a Wimpy Kid Poptropica |
Website | |
wimpykid |
References
change- ↑ McGrath, Nick. "Jeff Kinney: 'People ask me, is Greg really you?'". the Guardian.