What is the inspiration behind "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"?
Jeff's childhood and teen years
Jeff's cousin's life
An idea from a friend
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Jeff Kinney's childhood and teen years served as the inspiration behind the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Kinney grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and was often bullied by other kids. He used his experiences as inspiration for the books, which follow the adventures of Greg Heffley, a middle school student who is constantly being picked on by his peers.
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