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Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney Reading Order

4 series · 33 books · Born 19 February 1971

Jeff Kinney is a prominent American author and game designer celebrated for his engaging children's literature. Known primarily for the beloved "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, he has penned 33 books across four series, including "Diary of Awesome Friendly Kid," "Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction," and various short stories and novellas. Active from 2007 to 2026, Kinney's work has resonated with young readers, blending humor and relatable themes.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series

Ongoing

21 books (2007–2026)

Start with Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the first of 21 books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

#Title
1
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
2
Cover of Rodrick Rules
Rodrick Rules
3
Cover of Dog Days
Dog Days
4
Cover of The Last Straw
The Last Straw
5
Cover of Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever
6
Cover of The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth
7
Cover of The Third Wheel
The Third Wheel
8
Cover of Hard Luck
Hard Luck
9
The Long Haul
10
Cover of Old School
Old School
11
Cover of Double Down
Double Down
12
Cover of The Getaway
The Getaway
13
Cover of The Meltdown
The Meltdown
14
Cover of Wrecking Ball
Wrecking Ball
15
Cover of The Deep End
The Deep End
16
Cover of Big Shot
Big Shot
17
Diper Överlöde
18
Cover of No Brainer
No Brainer
19
Hot Mess
20
Partypooper
21
Fight or Flight

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Start with Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid and read in order.

#Title
1
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid
2
Cover of Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure
3
Cover of Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2019)

Start with A Fistful of Feathers(By: David Yoo,Jon Scieszka), the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
A Fistful of Feathers(By: David Yoo,Jon Scieszka)
2
My Parents Give My Bedroom to a Biker(By: Jon Scieszka,Paul Feig)
3
Unaccompanied Minors(With: Jon Scieszka)
4
Cover of Diary of a Wimpy Trump
Diary of a Wimpy Trump
5
Cover of Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend
Diary of Greg Heffley's Best Friend

Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2014)

Start with Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book, the first of 4 books in the Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book
2
Cover of The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
3
Cover of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Journal
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Journal
4
Cover of Greetings from Wherever You Are
Greetings from Wherever You Are

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jeff Kinney written?
Jeff Kinney has written 33 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jeff Kinney series?
Here are the first books in Jeff Kinney's series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid; Short Stories/Novellas: A Fistful of Feathers(By: David Yoo,Jon Scieszka); Wimpy Kid Non-Fiction: Diary of a Wimpy Kit Do-It-Yourself Book.
What order should I read Jeff Kinney's books?
We recommend reading Jeff Kinney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jeff Kinney still writing new books?
Yes, Jeff Kinney has 1 ongoing series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

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