Books About School Newspapers

The Best School Newspapers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about school newspapers? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About School Newspapers

Macarons at Midnight
Chapter Book · 2015

Macarons at Midnight

A girl seeks a mystery boy from a midnight bakery encounter, but complications arise.

261 pages· 44,916 words
4.2 Goodreads · 1,839 ratings
Kindle Edition
Summary: Lise Santos stumbles into a bakery's midnight taste test and meets a charming boy over macarons. Without exchanging names, she must find him again. When she does, he's not what she expected, and tensions rise as her friend Viv shows interest in him too. Can Lise navigate her tangled emotions and friendships, or will her quest for love crumble?
Kooks in the Cafeteria
Chapter Book · 2008

Kooks in the Cafeteria

A student uncovers a mystery lurking in the school cafeteria.

91 pages· 7,174 words
3.9 Goodreads · 71 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Sentenced to a week of Kitchen Patrol after dozing off in class, Guy stumbles upon a peculiar mystery in the school cafeteria. As he navigates the chaos of lunch trays and secretive staff, he realizes there's more than just food being served. What secrets are hidden behind the cafeteria doors, and can Guy uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into a tale of unexpected twists and culinary intrigue that will keep you guessing until the last page.
I Know You Started It
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2026

I Know You Started It

A school fire ignites suspicion. Can four students uncover the truth before one is blamed?

240 pages· 37,540 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 352 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When a fire erupts at their middle school, Eva, Dani, Liam, and Gabe must unravel the mystery before one of them is accused. As they delve into rumors and secrets, the arsonist seems to anticipate their every move. With scarce evidence and mounting tension, can they solve the mystery in time? This thrilling whodunit challenges them to navigate a web of deceit and danger, where every lead could be a trap. Will they uncover the truth, or will the real culprit remain hidden in the shadows?