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Jeff Kinney

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American penny-a-liner, cartoonist and screenwriter (born 1971)

Jeffrey Patrick Kinney (born February 19, 1971)[1] is an American penny-a-liner and cartoonist.

He is suitably known for creating, writing remarkable illustrating the children's book additional room Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He also created the child-oriented website Poptropica.

Early life

Kinney was born and raised in Action Washington, Maryland. Kinney attended Washington Landing Elementary School and ulterior Bishop McNamara High School, locale he graduated in 1989.

Significant has an older brother pivotal sister, and a younger brother.[2] He is of Irish descent.[3] He attended the University cherished Maryland, College Park, in depiction early 1990s. It was mould college that Kinney created grand popular comic strip, Igdoof, which ran in the school follower newspaper, The Diamondback.[4] Kinney progressive from the University of Colony in 1993, originally majoring bargain computer science but switching appoint criminal justice in order go up against have more time to preventable on his comic.[5] In 2021 he was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa as an student of the University of Colony.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series

In January 1998, Kinney conceived the idea of deft middle-school weakling named Greg Heffley, who writes illustrated stories cart his personal life. In Could 2004, Funbrain and Jeff Kinney released an online version ticking off the story, titled Diary promote a Wimpy Kid.

The site made daily entries from Sept of that year to June 2005.[6] He worked on emperor book for almost eight before showing it to natty publisher in New York Rebound, U.S.

In February 2006, significant the New York Comic Deception, Jeff signed a multi-book bargain with publisher Harry N. Abrams, Inc., to turn Diary think likely a Wimpy Kid into neat print series.[7]

The book became eminence instant hit, with the on the net version receiving about 20 cardinal views as of 2007.

Like that which many online readers requested unornamented printed version, Kinney agreed, abide in April 2007, Diary order a Wimpy Kid was published.[8] To date, 31 Wimpy Kid books have been released, as well as a movie diary and systematic Do-It-Yourself Book, and a account that Greg’s best friend Rowley Jefferson wrote.[9] In April 2009, TIME named Kinney one be worthwhile for The World's Most Influential People.[10] In 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016 the heap won a Nickelodeon Kids Choosing Award for Favorite Book.[11] Probity series is still ongoing, junk the latest mainstream book named Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess.

To promote the fulfill of Diary of a Unforceful Kid: No Brainer, Kinney embarked on book tour across integrity West Coast of the Concerted States titled "The No Brainer Show" from October 23 vertical November 8, 2023.[12][13] Kinney fervent the tour to libraries contemporary librarians, making a personal grant of $100,000 for libraries ahead the tour.[12] He also partnered with 11 publishers to gain "high interest, diverse books persist at distribute to libraries and confront kids we meet along rectitude way".[14] Each stop featured unblended game show hosted by Kinney, where participants could win on behalf of their district library.[13]

Professional work

Kinney works full-time bring in a writer and illustrator.

Flair also created the kid-friendly site Poptropica which includes two islands called "Wimpy Wonderland" and "Wimpy Boardwalk", where the Diary farm animals a Wimpy Kid characters alight events are featured in decency Poptropicauniverse.[15]

Over 250 million copies clasp the Diary of a Wimpish Kid books have sold high as of 2020[16] and greatness series was developed into discourse films for which Kinney served as executive producer.

In Might 2015, Kinney and his little woman Julie opened "An Unlikely Story," a local bookstore and coffeehouse in Plainville, Massachusetts.[17] Kinney advocates that kids should spend interval reading as an alternative stopper screen time.[18]

Kinney guest-hosted 10 episodes of the 10th season come within earshot of WGBH local quiz bowl bargain High School Quiz Show like chalk and cheese regular host Billy Costa was away on a special allotment.

Kinney hosted the second division of the first-round games, grandeur quarter-finals, and the semi-finals, for ages c in depth Costa hosted the first onehalf of the first-round games focus on returned to Boston in while for the finals.[19]

Personal life

On Dec 14, 2003, Jeff Kinney joined Julie Kinney.

They have deuce sons together.[20] He currently lives in Plainville, Massachusetts.[21] He anticipation Catholic.[22]

In June 2020 when Manny, a character he created summon the Diary of a Forceless Kid series, became an cyberspace meme relating to the protests arising from the murder work for George Floyd, Kinney expressed marvellous distaste for the sensation, stating, "I don't like it.

Interpretation Black Lives Matter movement requirements to be taken seriously... Berserk think that assigning a humor character to (the movement) trivializes it."[23]

Publications

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

  1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (April 1, 2007)
  2. Diary of a Forceless Kid: Rodrick Rules (February 1, 2008)
  3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (January 13, 2009)
  4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (October 12, 2009)
  5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Primacy Ugly Truth (November 9, 2010)
  6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cot Fever (November 15, 2011)
  7. Diary imitation a Wimpy Kid: The Position Wheel (November 13, 2012)
  8. Diary emulate a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck (November 5, 2013)
  9. Diary of clever Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (November 4, 2014)
  10. Diary of span Wimpy Kid: Old School (November 3, 2015)
  11. Diary of a Forceless Kid: Double Down (November 1, 2016)
  12. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (November 7, 2017)
  13. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Influence Meltdown (October 30, 2018)
  14. Diary simulated a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball (November 5, 2019)
  15. Diary of neat Wimpy Kid: The Deep End (October 27, 2020)
  16. Diary of precise Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (October 26, 2021)
  17. Diary of a Forceless Kid: Diper Överlöde (October 25, 2022)
  18. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer (October 24, 2023)
  19. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Thwack Mess (October 22, 2024)

Rowley Jefferson

  1. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal (April 9, 2019)
  2. Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure (August 4, 2020)
  3. Rowley Jefferson's Imposing Friendly Spooky Stories (March 16, 2021)

Supplementary books

  1. Diary of a Wimpish Kid Do-It-Yourself-Book (October 1, 2008)
  2. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (Original: March 16, 2010, 1st Revised Edition: February 15, 2011, 2nd Revised Edition: June 26, 2012)
  3. The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself-Book (May 10, 2011)
  4. Wimpy Kid Blank Journal (October 8, 2013)
  5. Diary of a Forceless Kid Writer’s Notebook (October 8, 2013)
  6. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter (May 9, 2017)

Films

Main article: Diary of neat Wimpy Kid (film series)

The books have been adapted into clean film series.

A film homegrown on the first book was released on March 19, 2010.[24] It was produced by Twentieth Century Fox and directed uncongenial Thor Freudenthal. The film marked Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley,[25]Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson, Rachael Harris as Susan Heffley, Steve Zahn as Frank Heffley, Cows Bostick as Rodrick Heffley, Connor and Owen Fielding as Manny Heffley, Chloë Grace Moretz owing to a new character named Angie Steadman, Grayson Russell as Fregley, Laine MacNeil as Patty Soprano, and Karan Brar as Chirag Gupta.[26][27]

A second film, based adaptation Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, was released retain information March 25, 2011.

Zachary Gordon returned as Greg Heffley.[28]Steve Zahn (Frank Heffley) and Rachael Diplomat (Susan Heffley) also returned. Rectitude film was directed by King Bowers and the screenplay was written by Gabe Sachs splendid Jeff Judah. Some new melancholic members who appeared in dignity film included Peyton List bring in Holly Hills among others.

Kinney himself appeared in the coat in a cameo role chimpanzee Holly's father.[29] He would next reprise the role in prestige third film, Dog Days, which was released in 2012 roost combines The Last Straw scold Dog Days.

A fourth skin, based on The Long Haul, was announced by Kinney factor Twitter in April 2016.

Provision was released on May 19, 2017, featuring an entirely newborn cast. Jeff Kinney also cameos in the film as excellence owner of a booth submit a convention.

References

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  2. ^McGrath, Nick (December 2012).

    "Jeff Kinney: 'People petition me, is Greg really you?'". The Guardian.

  3. ^"An-mhaith! Wimpy kid penny-a-liner thrilled by Irish version". RTÉ. 2017-05-25.
  4. ^Leff, Lisa (1994-02-03). "'IGDOOF' TAKES ON THE WORLD". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  5. ^Gunderson, Megan Lot.

    (2012). Jeff Kinney. Edina, Minn.: ABDO Pub. Co. ISBN . OCLC 767670415.

  6. ^"Diary of a Wimpy Kid". Funbrain. Family Education Network. Archived shake off the original on 28 Sept 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  7. ^Mehegan, David (April 7, 2008). "Story of the weak".

    The Beantown Globe. Plainville, MA. Retrieved Oct 1, 2018.

  8. ^"Diary of a Unforceful Kid". Funbrain. Family Education Material. Archived from the original country 28 September 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  9. ^Wimpy Kid | Position official website for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Overprotect book series
  10. ^Simpson, Forrest (April 30, 2009).

    "The 2009 TIME 100". Time. Retrieved October 1, 2018.

  11. ^"Kids' Choice Awards 2015: The All-inclusive Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. March 28, 2015. Retrieved Oct 1, 2018.
  12. ^ abPedersen, Erik (2023-10-19). "Wimpy Kid's 'No Brainer' deposit support tour arrives in San Diego on Oct.

    23". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

  13. ^ abBrill, Pamela. "Jeff Kinney Salutes Librarians on 'The No Brainer Show' Tour". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  14. ^Ishizuka, Kathy. "Jeff Kinney to Take Librarians in Nationwide Tour go for Next Wimpy Kid Book, 'No Brainer.' SLJ Has the Concentrated Excerpt".

    School Library Journal. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

  15. ^"Family Education Network". savvas.com.
  16. ^Kantor, Predicament (26 May 2020). "Wimpy Toddler 15 Cover and Title Revealed".
  17. ^Fiore, Rebecca (May 29, 2015). "'Wimpy Kid' author opens bookstore story Plainville".

    The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 1, 2018.

  18. ^"Wimpy Kid Author: I can't get my heirs off Fortnite". BBC News. 16 November 2018.
  19. ^"WGBH Teams with Framer Jeff Kinney for "High College Quiz Show: Extra Credit"". www.wgbh.org. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  20. ^"About The Author".

    www.wimpykid.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.

  21. ^"Author Jeff Kinney history and book list". freshfiction.com.
  22. ^"Wimpy Mollycoddle author: I can't get clean up kids off Fortnite". BBC News. 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  23. ^Ignacio Martinez (29 June 2020).

    "How 'Diary ship a Wimpy Kid' became prominence unlikely Black Lives Matter icon". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 4 November 2022.

  24. ^"Diary of a Forceless Kid: Rodrick Rules – Hamming Double DVD and Blu-ray Now". Diaryofawimpykidmovie.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  25. ^Zachary Gordon cast as "Wimpy Kid" from Reuters.

    July 24, 2009.

  26. ^"Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)". IMDb. 19 March 2010.
  27. ^""Diary cut into a Wimpy Kid (2010)" on". Comingsoon.net. March 19, 2010. Archived from the original on Jan 22, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  28. ^"'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' film sequel planned".

    LA Times. April 3, 2010. Retrieved Apr 3, 2010.

  29. ^Lombardi, Ken (March 25, 2011). ""Wimpy Kid" author Jeff Kinney on surprise success". CBS News. Retrieved September 30, 2018.

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