Cynthia Leitich Smith Reading Order
9 series · 28 books
Cynthia Leitich Smith writes fiction for young readers across multiple genres and formats, earning New York Times bestseller status for her diverse body of work. Her prolific career spanning over two decades includes numerous series and standalone titles, with particular strength in anthologies, collections, and short fiction. Smith has established herself as a versatile storyteller who engages young audiences through both novel-length narratives and shorter forms across fantasy, contemporary, and speculative fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2008–2019)
Start with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Immortal: Love Stories With Bite
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Children's Series
Ongoing3 books (2000–2024)
Start with Jingle Dancer and read in order.
Start this series with Jingle Dancer
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Collections Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
Feral Series
Complete3 books (2013–2015)
Start with Feral Nights and read in order.
Start this series with Feral Nights
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2002–2011)
Start with Indian Shoes and read in order.
Start this series with Indian Shoes
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2001–2023)
Start with Rain Is Not My Indian Name, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Rain Is Not My Indian Name
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Tantalize Series
Complete4 books (2007–2012)
Start with Tantalize, the first of 4 books in the Tantalize series.
Start this series with Tantalize
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Tantalize Graphic Novels Series
Complete2 books (2011–2013)
Start with Tantalize - Kieren's Story and read in order.
Start this series with Tantalize - Kieren's Story
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The Blue Stars Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cynthia Leitich Smith written?
- Cynthia Leitich Smith has written 28 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Cynthia Leitich Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Cynthia Leitich Smith's series: Anthologies: Immortal: Love Stories With Bite; Children's: Jingle Dancer; Feral: Feral Nights; Short Stories/Novellas: Indian Shoes; Tantalize: Tantalize.
- What order should I read Cynthia Leitich Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Cynthia Leitich Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cynthia Leitich Smith still writing new books?
- Yes, Cynthia Leitich Smith has 1 ongoing series: Children's.