Join Mindy at her new school
Start with Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business to meet Mindy and her dad as she turns a painful lunchroom moment into a plan for making friends.
Book Series · 12 Books
Mindy Kim Books
In order from Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business to Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation.
Twelve warm early chapter books follow Korean American student Mindy Kim through new friendships, family changes, school milestones, and Korean traditions.
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Reading order
How to Read the Mindy Kim Books
Read from Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business through Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation. Most books center on one approachable school or family event, but Mindy's friendships, new puppy, father's remarriage, baby sibling, and connection to Korea develop in order.
The publisher identifies book 12 as the final novel. Boxed sets and three-in-one editions collect stories already included in the numbered sequence.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The series handles grief for Mindy's late mother, adjusting to a new stepmother and sibling, worries about belonging, food-based teasing, friendship conflicts, and everyday school disappointment with a gentle tone. Korean food, holidays, language, and family visits are part of Mindy's daily life rather than one-time lessons.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business
A young girl starts a snack business to fit in and faces unexpected challenges.
96 pages· 9,421 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl, dreams of fitting in at her new school, getting a puppy, and making her dad happy. Her dried seaweed snack isn't a hit, but with her friend Sally, they launch the Yummy Seaweed Business. When a classmate sabotages their efforts, Mindy must navigate the challenges of friendship and self-acceptance. Can she find the courage to be herself and achieve her dreams?
In reading order
Mindy Kim Series
12 books · Published 2020–2025
#1
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Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
A young girl starts a snack business to fit in and faces unexpected challenges.
#2
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Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
A young girl navigates her first Lunar New Year without her mother, finding comfort and new traditions with her father and friends.
#3
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Mindy Kim and the Birthday Puppy
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
A girl must prove she's ready for a puppy before her birthday.
#4
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Mindy Kim, Class President
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
Can Mindy overcome her fear of public speaking to win the class presidency with kindness and snacks?
#5
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Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021
Mindy's first trip to South Korea turns into a culinary challenge. Can she impress her family?
#6
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Mindy Kim and the Big Pizza Challenge
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021
Mindy enters a pizza trivia contest with her dad. Can they win and have fun?
#7
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Mindy Kim and the Fairy-Tale Wedding
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022
Mindy Kim prepares for her dad's wedding, eager to welcome a new family member.
#8
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Mindy Kim Makes a Splash!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022
Can Mindy conquer her fears and learn to swim with her friends?
#9
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Mindy Kim and the Summer Musical
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Mindy lands the role of an evil stepsister. Can she make it her own?
#10
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Mindy Kim and the Mid-Autumn Festival
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023
A young girl seeks joy in a somber family celebration.
#11
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Mindy Kim, Big Sister
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024
Mindy navigates the chaos of becoming a big sister to a noisy, stinky baby brother.
#12
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Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025
A family vacation to Korea turns unexpectedly challenging.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Mindy Kim series?
There are 12 books in the Mindy Kim series. It began with Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business in 2020, and the newest book, Mindy Kim and the Fun Family Vacation, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Mindy Kim books in?
Start with Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Mindy Kim books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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