Was Jeff Kinney a good student?

Jeff Kinney was not a particularly good student. He struggled academically and was often bored in school. He found it hard to focus and was more interested in drawing and making up stories.

This is actually reflected in his most famous work, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", where the protagonist Greg Heffley is also a mediocre student who often gets into trouble.

While Kinney might not have excelled academically, his creativity and storytelling skills were evident from a young age. He developed his writing and drawing talent outside of the traditional classroom setting, ultimately leading to the success of his "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series.