Meet Kylie at the Blueberry Festival
Begin with Blueberry Queen, which introduces Kylie, her family, and the Texas community that returns throughout the series.
Book Series · 22 Books
Kylie Jean Books
In order from Hoop Queen to Cooking Queen.
Second grader Kylie Jean Carter wants to be the queen of everything, from blueberry festivals and rodeos to spelling bees, soccer, cooking, and art. These short illustrated chapter books follow her as practice, mistakes, and help from family and friends turn each new goal into a lesson.
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Reading order
How to Read the Kylie Jean Books
Read the 22 books in publication order, beginning with Blueberry Queen and ending with Robot Queen. The stories are episodic, so each activity and community challenge stands on its own, but the published sequence offers the clearest introduction to Kylie, her family, and her friends.
The numbered list reflects publication order rather than one continuous plot. A child can also choose a familiar interest, such as dance, football, cooking, or art, without losing an important part of the story.
Sources: Capstone's official 2025 rights guide, Kids Book Series publication order.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are gentle, heavily illustrated chapter books for newly independent readers. Conflicts involve competition, stage fright, mistakes, friendship and sibling friction, homesickness, and learning a new skill; problems resolve with family and community support.
Kylie often begins convinced that a title or activity will be easy. The stories let her be ambitious while showing that practice, fairness, and teamwork matter more than being named the queen.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
Sale price
$958
Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011
Hoop Queen
By Marci Peschke, Tuesday Mourning (Illustrator)
Can Kylie master basketball, or will it be her first defeat?
112 pages
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Summary: Kylie Jean excels at everything, but basketball proves a tough challenge. As she dribbles and shoots, she faces unexpected hurdles. Can she overcome them, or will this be her first stumble? Discover if determination and practice can lead her to victory on the court.
In reading order
Kylie Jean Series
22 books · Published 2011–2018
#3
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$958
Hoop Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011
Can Kylie master basketball, or will it be her first defeat?
#8
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$2152
Spelling Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012
A girl aims to conquer the Spelling Bee stage.
#17
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$1248
Gymnastics Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
Gymnastics dreams lead to unexpected friendships and new languages.
#20
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$2279
Fishing Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
Can Kylie catch the elusive Whiskers and win the fishing contest?
#21
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$2152
Art Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A mural contest entry takes an unexpected turn. Can it still win?
#22
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$2265
Robot Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018
Can Kylie master robotics and coding to win the big competition?
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$2265
Blueberry Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011
A girl dreams of becoming the Blueberry Queen at the festival.
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$2265
Drama Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011
Two girls vie for the role of Queen of Hearts in a school play.
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$2399
Pirate Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011
Can a girl prove she can be a pirate queen?
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$2399
Rodeo Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011
A girl dreams of becoming Rodeo Queen but must master daring tricks first.
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$2265
Football Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012
A sister cheers her brother's sports dreams.
Kylie Jean Dancing Queen
Chapter Book · 2012
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$470
Singing Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012
A girl aims to shine at a talent show.
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$2399
Cupcake Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013
A quick money plan turns into a mission to save puppies.
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$2399
Party Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013
A girl loves slumber parties but struggles with homesickness.
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$2265
Summer Camp Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013
Summer camp fun turns sour as Kylie faces a mysterious disruptor.
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$2265
Green Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Can Jacksonville become the greenest town by Earth Day?
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$2265
Valentine Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Can Kylie Jean juggle party plans and school projects to become the valentine queen?
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$2399
Fashion Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
A girl dreams of becoming a fashion queen at a local show.
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$2399
Soccer Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
A sidelined player must lead her team to victory from the bench.
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$2265
Vacation Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
A road trip leads to an unforgettable moment at a national icon.
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$2279
Cooking Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
A cooking contest tests a young chef's skills and family bonds.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Kylie Jean series?
There are 22 books in the Kylie Jean series. It began with Hoop Queen in 2011, and the newest book, Cooking Queen, was published in 2017.
What order should you read the Kylie Jean books in?
Start with Hoop Queen and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #22.
What ages are the Kylie Jean books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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