New to Mya Tibbs
Begin with Spirit Week Showdown. It introduces Mya's voice, Bluebonnet, and the friendship conflict shaping later books.
Book Series · 3 Books
The Magnificent Mya Tibbs Books
In order from Spirit Week Showdown to Mya in the Middle.
Warm, funny school stories about spirited fourth grader Mya Tibbs navigating friendship trouble, competition, family changes, and life in Bluebonnet, Texas.
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Reading order
How to Read the Mya Tibbs Books
Read Spirit Week Showdown, The Wall of Fame Game, and Mya in the Middle in publication order. Each school problem resolves within its book, but Mya's friendships and changing family life are easier to follow from the beginning.
There are no required companions or spinoffs. A later book explains its immediate plot, though book one gives the best context for Mya and Naomi's complicated friendship.
Sources: Crystal Allen's official Mya Tibbs page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Mya faces bullying, name-calling, exclusion, broken promises, rivalry, and fear of losing friends. She sometimes makes impulsive choices that hurt others, and consequences matter before she works to repair them.
Family plots include a new baby, sibling jealousy, busy or tired parents, and wanting individual attention. The tone stays upbeat, with supportive adults and room for friendships to change.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Spirit Week Showdown
By Crystal Allen, Eda Kaban (Illustrator)
Mya must team up with a bully to win Spirit Week and save her friendship.
256 pages· 41,266 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: Nine-year-old Mya Tibbs is thrilled for Spirit Week, aiming to win VIP tickets with her best friend Naomi. But a partner mix-up pairs her with school bully Connie, straining her friendship with Naomi. As the school turns against her, Mya faces the challenge of working with Connie to win the prize and mend her broken friendship. Can Mya navigate this tricky situation and come out on top?
In reading order
The Magnificent Mya Tibbs Series
3 books · Published 2016–2018
#1
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$674
Spirit Week Showdown
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Mya must team up with a bully to win Spirit Week and save her friendship.
#2
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$799
The Wall of Fame Game
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017
Mya must outsmart her rival and win a cook-off, all while craving time with her mom.
#3
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$759
Mya in the Middle
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018
Mya's school newspaper project spirals into chaos, risking friendships and family harmony.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Magnificent Mya Tibbs series?
There are 3 books in the Magnificent Mya Tibbs series. It began with Spirit Week Showdown in 2016, and the newest book, Mya in the Middle, was published in 2018.
What order should you read the Magnificent Mya Tibbs books in?
Start with Spirit Week Showdown and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Magnificent Mya Tibbs books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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