Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid' series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for 'Favorite Book' and has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time’s 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and later moved to New England where he and his wife own a bookstore, 'An Unlikely Story'. LATEST BOOK: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer' (book 18) is available now! COMIN' IN HOT THIS FALL: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess' (book 19) will be served on 10/22/24! PRAISE FOR WIMPY KID: “Parents and educators applaud it as a visually friendly gateway for unwilling readers.” NEW YORK TIMES. “One of the most successful authors in the world.” FORBES.