Kinney's first book was an immediate best-seller, with over 100,000 copies sold in the US. The numbers exploded once the book reached the international market.
Since the debut of his first book, the Wimpy Kid series is currently on its 16th print, but it’s still as popular as ever. Fans are always looking for updates for the next release date.
During the first years of his success Kinney described his income from royalties as “being paid silly.” He always enjoyed a modest life and wasn’t used to this kind of wealth.