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eff Kinney on rise from 'Wimpy Kid' to children's author

Jeff Kinney on his rise from 'Wimpy Kid' to celebrated children's author

04/16/2022

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eff Kinney on rise from 'Wimpy Kid' to children's author

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Jeff Kinney on his rise from 'Wimpy Kid' to celebrated children's author

It has been 15 years this month since “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” made author Jeff Kinney one of the world’s most popular writers. Geoff Bennett spoke with Kinney about the bestselling series, his children's literature and the mark he's left.

04/16/2022

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