Coco Simon Reading Order
6 series · 64 books
Coco Simon is a prolific children’s book author known for her engaging storytelling in the middle grade genre. With 64 titles spanning six series, including the popular Cupcake Diaries and its graphic novel adaptations, she has captivated young readers since her debut in 2011. Her work continues to inspire creativity and imagination, with stories like Sprinkle Sundays and Donut Dreams shining bright in her expansive repertoire, which runs through 2025.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Summer of Firsts 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cupcake Diaries Series
Likely Complete34 books (2011–2021)
Start with Alexis and the Perfect Recipe, the first of 34 books in the Cupcake Diaries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Alexis and the Perfect Recipe 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Emma on Thin Icing 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Katie and the Cupcake Cure 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Katie, Batter Up! 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mia in the Mix 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Alexis Cool as a Cupcake 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Emma All Stirred Up! 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!" 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Katie and the Cupcake War 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Mia's Baker's Dozen 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Mia's Boiling Point 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Alexis Gets Frosted 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Alexis and the Missing Ingredient 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Emma Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Katie SprinklesSurprises 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Katie's New Recipe 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Mia a Matter of Taste 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Alexis the Icing on the Cupcake 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Emma's Not-So-Sweet Dilemma 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Emma: Lights! Camera! Cupcakes! 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Katie Starting from Scratch 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Mia's Recipe for Disaster 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Alexis's Cupcake Cupid 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Katie Sprinkled Secrets 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Mia the Way the Cupcake Crumbles 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Alexis Cupcake Crush 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes! 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Katie Just Desserts 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Mia Measures Up 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes! 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Alexis's Half-Baked Idea 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Katie Cupcakes and Wedding Bells 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Mia's Sweet Surprises 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cupcake Diaries Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2023)
Start with Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel and read in order.
Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2025)
Start with Alana's Cupcake Garden, the first of 6 books in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch series.
Donut Dreams Series
Likely Complete8 books (2019–2021)
Start with Hole in the Middle, the first of 8 books in the Donut Dreams series.
Sprinkle Sundays Series
Complete12 books (2018–2020)
Start with Cracks in the Cone(With: Lucy Truman), the first of 12 books in the Sprinkle Sundays series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Cracks in the Cone(With: Lucy Truman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Ice Cream Sandwiched 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sprinkles Before Sweethearts 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Sunday Sundaes(With: Lucy Truman) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Purr-fect Scoop 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Banana Splits 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Rocky Road Ahead 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Too Many Toppings! 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Sprinkle of Friendship 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Ice Cream Queen 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Ice Cream and Sweet Dreams 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Sugar, Spice, and Sprinkles 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Coco Simon written?
- Coco Simon has written 64 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Coco Simon series?
- Here are the first books in Coco Simon's series: Cupcake Diaries: Alexis and the Perfect Recipe; Cupcake Diaries Graphic Novels: Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel; Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch: Alana's Cupcake Garden; Donut Dreams: Hole in the Middle; Sprinkle Sundays: Cracks in the Cone(With: Lucy Truman).
- What order should I read Coco Simon's books?
- We recommend reading Coco Simon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Coco Simon still writing new books?
- Yes, Coco Simon has 1 ongoing series: Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch.