Book Series · 34 Books

Cupcake Diaries Books

In order from Katie and the Cupcake Cure to Mia's Sweet Surprises.

Friendship-centered chapter books about middle-school girls who build a cupcake club while handling school, family changes, and the pressure to fit in. Graphic retellings and a younger New Batch spin-off offer two additional ways into the series.

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Katie and the Cupcake Cure
Mia in the Mix
Emma on Thin Icing
Alexis and the Perfect Recipe
Katie, Batter Up!
Reading order

How to Read the Cupcake Diaries Books

Read the 34 original chapter books in numbered publication order. Many school and friendship problems are resolved within one book, but the girls' relationships and Cupcake Club develop across the series.

The eight graphic novels retell the opening prose stories in full color; they are alternatives to those books, not adventures #35–42. The eight New Batch books follow a younger, different group of friends and restart at book #1, so children may begin that spin-off separately.

Sources: Simon & Schuster original series inventory, Simon & Schuster graphic novel series, Simon & Schuster New Batch inventory.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The tension is social and emotional rather than dangerous. Stories address exclusion, bullying, changing friendships, crushes, school worries, fitting in, and occasional family stress, with supportive friendships and practical problem-solving at the center.

The original series is aimed at middle-grade readers, while New Batch uses shorter, more heavily illustrated stories for younger readers. The graphic line covers the same plots as the early originals and can be chosen by format preference.

Where to start

Where Should My Child Start?

Choose the line that best matches the child's reading level and preferred format.

Prefers full-color comics

Start with Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel. These books retell the originals rather than continuing them.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Katie and the Cupcake Cure
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Katie and the Cupcake Cure

By Coco Simon

Left out, Katie forms a new club with unexpected friends. Sweet beginnings await.

160 pages· 25,162 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Katie Brown feels abandoned when her best friend joins the Popular Girls Club, leaving her behind. Searching for belonging, Katie discovers new friendships with Mia, Emma, and Alexis. Together, they create the Cupcake Club, turning their shared passion into a sweet adventure. Can this new club fill the void and bring unexpected joy? Join Katie as she learns that sometimes, starting fresh is the best recipe for happiness.
In reading order

Cupcake Diaries Series

34 books · Published 2011–2021

#2
Mia in the Mix
#2 in Series
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Mia in the Mix

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Mia must choose between the Popular Girls Club and her Cupcake Club friends. Can she find a balance?

#3
Emma on Thin Icing
#3 in Series
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Emma on Thin Icing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Emma juggles jobs to afford her dream dress for a wedding. Can she manage it all?

#5
Katie, Batter Up!
#5 in Series
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$674

Katie, Batter Up!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Katie must find her passion beyond cupcakes. Can she conquer her fears on the softball field?

#6
Mia's Baker's Dozen
#6 in Series
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Mia's Baker's Dozen

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mia struggles with Spanish class, but her three parents unite to help her succeed.

#7
Emma All Stirred Up!
#7 in Series
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$699

Emma All Stirred Up!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Emma's summer plans are derailed by babysitting her brother at camp. Can she find a way to enjoy it?

#10
Mia's Boiling Point
#10 in Series
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$699

Mia's Boiling Point

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mia befriends a new girl who threatens to unravel the Cupcake Club's harmony.

#24
Alexis's Cupcake Cupid
#24 in Series
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$674

Alexis's Cupcake Cupid

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A secret valentine cupcake leads to unexpected awkwardness. Will Alexis's crush respond, or is friendship the true gift?

#28
Alexis Cupcake Crush
#28 in Series
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$674

Alexis Cupcake Crush

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Can cupcakes be healthy? Alexis juggles science fair dreams and a rocky love life.

#29
Katie Just Desserts
#29 in Series
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Katie Just Desserts

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Katie faces family secrets and life-changing decisions. Can she handle it all?

#30
Mia Measures Up
#30 in Series
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$759

Mia Measures Up

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A young girl faces cyberbullying and seeks the truth with her friends' help.

Full-color adaptations · Books 1–8

Cupcake Diaries: The Graphic Novel

8 books · Published 2022–2025

These books retell the opening Cupcake Diaries stories in a visual format. Match them to the prose plots rather than reading them after book #34.

Younger-reader spin-off · Books 1–8

Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch

8 books · Published 2024–2026

A new group of friends forms a cupcake club in shorter illustrated stories. This is a separate starting point, not a continuation of the original numbering.

#7
Ren's Cupcake Mission
#7 in Series
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$1697

Ren's Cupcake Mission

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

Ren suspects her parents are hiding a big secret. Is another move on the horizon?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Cupcake Diaries series?

There are 34 books in the Cupcake Diaries series. It began with Katie and the Cupcake Cure in 2011, and the newest book, Mia's Sweet Surprises, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Cupcake Diaries books in?

Start with Katie and the Cupcake Cure and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #34.

What ages are the Cupcake Diaries books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Cupcake Diaries book is the longest?

Emma on Thin Icing (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 29,297 words (160 pages).

Which Cupcake Diaries book is the shortest?

Mia Measures Up (Book #30) is the shortest at 22,128 words (160 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Cupcake Diaries to life.

01

Coco Simon

Author
CS
02

Tracy Bishop

Illustrator
TB

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