Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party Pooper.jpg
Author Jeff Kinney
LanguageEnglish
Series Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Publication date
October 21, 2025
Publication placeUnited States
Preceded by Hot Mess  
Followed byTBA 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper is the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. The sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess, the book was unveiled on February 27, 2025. [1] It was released on October 21, 2025. [2]

Plot

The plot centers around Greg Heffley expecting a surprise birthday party, which does not happen. Even worse, his whole family has forgotten it was his birthday. After the disappointing incident goes viral, which Greg suspects was done by Mrs. Fairweather, who won the last place at a pie-baking competition which Susan Heffley participated in, his parents are shamed by social media and are guilted into throwing him a "blowout" party which Greg plans to maximize for as much presents as possible. [3] The book ends with Greg Heffley getting the trading card that he wanted, only to realize that it's no longer rare. However, Greg successfully starts a successful starts party-hosting side hustle. [1] [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jeff Kinney Reveals 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper' Cover!". The Kelly Clarkson Show. February 27, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025 via NBC.com.
  2. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper · Books · Wimpy Kid · Official". Wimpy Kid. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  3. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper (Book 20)". Penguin Books UK. Penguin Books. October 21, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  4. "PARTYPOOPER TAKES THE CAKE ON OCTOBER 21, 2025" (PDF). Abrams Children's Books. Abrams Books. February 27, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.