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'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney surprises Lincoln-area students

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Jeff Kinney came to Freeman with cartoons, trivia and stories. He left behind $1,000 worth of books — and perhaps a few future authors.

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  1. Omaha World-Herald

    'Wimpy Kid' author visits Freeman Public Schools (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    “I thought that I would tell you a little bit about how I became an author,” Jeff Kinney explained at his surprise visit to Freeman Public School on Tuesday.

  2. Omaha World-Herald

    'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney surprises Lincoln-area students (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Jeff Kinney came to Freeman with cartoons, trivia and stories. He left behind $1,000 worth of books — and perhaps a few future authors.

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