Every school book fair proudly featured copies of the newest “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book. On the playground, kids recycled jokes from the books, or brought out the dreaded “Cheese Touch.” ...

It’s a big year for Kinney and Abrams Books, which publishes “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Not only is book 20 on the horizon, but they’re also approaching 300 million copies sold.

'Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney plans donations ahead of 20th book Kinney told USA TODAY that he didn't realize how privileged he was to grow up in “a house full of books." The "Diary of a Wimpy ...

It’s a big year for Kinney and Abrams Books, which publishes “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Not only is book 20 on the horizon, but they’re also approaching 300 million copies sold.

That’s a lot of books. Like, a John Grisham-level number of books. But unlike Grisham, Jeff Kinney’s “ Diary of a Wimpy Kid ” books are filled with hilarious cartoons that he draws himself.

Jeff Kinney, author/illustrator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, talks about his journey to becoming an author during a book tour stop at Skano Elementary School Nov. 13, 2014, in Clifton Park ...

WELCOME BACK! IT’S 823 IN NEW ON ARTS AVENUE THIS MORNING. IT’S ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CHILDREN’S BOOKS, SERIES AND NOW DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL IS ON STAGE IN MILWAUKEE. JOINING ME ...

First Stage performs "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical" through May 5 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St. For tickets, visit firststage.org or call (414) 267-2961.