Biography of jeff kinney author

Jeffrey Patrick Kinney, born on February 19, 1971, is an American author, cartoonist, and game designer, best known for creating the popular children's book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and the website "Poptropica".

Biography of jeff kinney author

His "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, launched online in 2004, became a major success, leading to a multi-book deal and international fame. The series has won multiple awards and continues to be a favorite among young readers, with 31 books published to date[1†][2†].

Early Years and Education

Jeff Kinney was born on February 19, 1971, in Fort Washington, Maryland[2†][1†].

He was one of four children in his family[2†][1†]. His mother was an educator, and his father worked for the federal government[2†].

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From a young age, Kinney had a keen interest in cartooning[2†][1†].

Kinney attended Potomac Landing Elementary School and later Eugene Burroughs School for middle school[2†]. He then went to Bishop McNamara High School, where he graduated in 1989[2†][1†].

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