Coco Simon Reading Order
6 series · 64 books
Coco Simon is a prolific author who specializes in contemporary fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers, with a particular focus on stories centered around food businesses and friendship. She is best known for her long-running Cupcake Diaries series and its various spin-offs, including graphic novel adaptations and the newer Donut Dreams franchise, which collectively showcase her talent for creating relatable characters navigating school, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Across more than sixty books published since 2011, Simon has built a devoted readership through accessible storytelling that combines everyday drama with the warmth of entrepreneurial adventures and bakery settings.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
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.
Start this series with Alexis and the Perfect Recipe
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Cupcake Diaries Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2023)
Start with Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel and read in order.
Start this series with Katie and the Cupcake Cure: The Graphic Novel
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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.
Start this series with Alana's Cupcake Garden
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Donut Dreams Series
Likely Complete8 books (2019–2021)
Start with Hole in the Middle, the first of 8 books in the Donut Dreams series.
Start this series with Hole in the Middle
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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.
Start this series with Cracks in the Cone(With: Lucy Truman)
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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.