Jeff Kinney
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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'. ENJOY THE LATEST SERVING: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess (book 19) is available now. YOU'RE INVITED! Get ready for the brand-new Wimpy Kid book! 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper (book 20) is out on October 21st 2025. Be the first to join the party. Pre-order today! DIARY OF A WIMPY KID CREATES READERS. “Parents and educators applaud it as a visually friendly gateway for unwilling readers.” NEW YORK TIMES. “Sure to please [a] budding reader." FORBES. "Laugh-out-loud funny." NPR. "These diaries continue to be solid stepping stones into the literary world for any reluctant reader.” KIRKUS.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess is the 19th installment in Jeff Kinney's beloved children's book series. Released in 2024, the book follows protagonist Greg Heffley as he navigates a chaotic summer vacation with his extended family. Kinney's signature blend of text and illustrations continues to captivate readers of all ages.

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