Ready for the original club
Start with Katie and the Cupcake Cure, then follow the 34 numbered chapter books in order.
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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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.
Needs a younger entry point
Begin New Batch with Sofia Valdez and the Vanilla Challenge. This spin-off has its own cast and numbering.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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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
#1
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Katie and the Cupcake Cure
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Left out, Katie forms a new club with unexpected friends. Sweet beginnings await.
#2
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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
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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?
#4
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Alexis and the Perfect Recipe
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Can Alexis find a formula for love amidst her organized chaos?
#5
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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
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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
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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?
#8
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Alexis Cool as a Cupcake
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
When Alexis steps down, the Cupcake Club crumbles. Can they find their sweet spot again?
#9
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Katie and the Cupcake War
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Can Katie mend a broken friendship with sweet-talking and courage?
#10
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Mia's Boiling Point
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Mia befriends a new girl who threatens to unravel the Cupcake Club's harmony.
#11
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Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!"
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Emma must choose between modeling fame and the sweet life of the Cupcake Club.
#12
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Alexis Gets Frosted
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
A misunderstood remark sparks a teasing campaign. Can Alexis mend the rift?
#13
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Katie's New Recipe
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Katie's dad wants to meet, but is she ready for the change?
#14
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Mia: A Matter of Taste
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Mia faces a style crisis with new glasses and braces. Can she find her true self?
#15
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Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
A sister faces her fears to comfort her brother during his hospital stay.
#16
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Alexis and the Missing Ingredient
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Feeling left out, Alexis learns friendship's sweet variety.
#17
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Katie Sprinkles & Surprises
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Katie faces school gossip when her mom dates her math teacher. Can her friends help?
#18
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Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Mia juggles two clubs and a rivalry. Can she keep it together?
#19
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Emma: Lights! Camera! Cupcakes!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Emma must bake secret cupcakes for a star's wedding without telling her friends. Can she keep the secret?
#20
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Alexis the Icing on the Cupcake
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Can Alexis overcome her insecurities before facing her crush at a big party?
#21
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Katie Starting from Scratch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Katie faces unexpected rivalry when her mom's boyfriend's daughter joins the Cupcake Club.
#22
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Mia's Recipe for Disaster
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
A dress contest, a Halloween party, and chaos collide.
#23
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Emma's Not-So-Sweet Dilemma
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Injury costs Emma her modeling job and holiday plans. Can she find a way to give from the heart?
#24
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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?
#25
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Katie Sprinkled Secrets
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Secrets threaten friendships. Can the Cupcake Club survive the truth?
#26
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Mia the Way the Cupcake Crumbles
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Mia's luck changes with a charm, but can it last?
#27
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Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A lost dog, a ticking clock, and a group of determined girls. Can they find the pup in time?
#28
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Alexis Cupcake Crush
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Can cupcakes be healthy? Alexis juggles science fair dreams and a rocky love life.
#29
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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
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Mia Measures Up
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A young girl faces cyberbullying and seeks the truth with her friends' help.
#31
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Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Emma's modeling dream is overshadowed by her best friend. Can friendship survive the spotlight?
#32
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Alexis's Half-Baked Idea
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Can Alexis find her own path amid sibling rivalry and cheerleading challenges?
#33
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Katie Cupcakes and Wedding Bells
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
A wedding brings joy, but a move threatens Katie's happiness.
#34
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Mia's Sweet Surprises
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Mia's vacation leads to new friends and a sweet cupcake invention.
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.
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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Katie and the Cupcake Cure (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Katie's friend joins the Popular Girls Club, leaving her to find new allies.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1994
Mia in the Mix (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
New girl Mia must choose between cliques or true friends.
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1994
Emma on Thin Icing (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Emma juggles jobs to afford her dream dress for a wedding. Can she manage it all?
#4
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1994
Alexis and the Perfect Recipe (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Can Alexis organize her heart when a crush turns her world upside down?
#5
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1994
Katie, Batter Up! (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Katie joins the softball team, but is it her true passion or just a mistake waiting to happen?
#6
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2089
Mia's Baker's Dozen (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2024
Mia juggles family dynamics and failing Spanish. Can she find balance?
#7
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2184
Emma All Stirred Up! (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Emma's summer plans crumble when she's stuck babysitting her brother at camp.
#8
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2184
Alexis Cool as a Cupcake (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Can the Cupcake Club survive without its organized leader?
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.
#1
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Emily's Cupcake Magic!
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
New school, baking contest, and a chance to shine beyond her sister's shadow.
#2
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Natalie's Double Trouble
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Overwhelmed by baking projects, Natalie grapples with envy and teamwork.
#3
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Ren's One-of-a-Kind Cupcakes
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024
Ren's cupcake plan for Kindness Week faces unexpected challenges. Can she accept help before it crumbles?
#4
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$674
Alana's Cupcake Garden
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024
Can Alana unite friends and save her grandmother's flower shop?
#5
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Emily's Cupcake Chaos!
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Can Emily save her cupcakes and impress her sister at the school dance?
#6
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$674
Natalie's Sprinkle of Light
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025
A confident girl faces bullying after landing a solo in chorus.
#7
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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?
#8
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$1697
Alana's Recipe for Kindness
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2026
A new program threatens Alana's cupcake club harmony.
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).
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