Lauren Tarshis Reading Order
5 series · 40 books
Lauren Tarshis is a prolific American author specializing in children's literature, particularly in the genres of historical fiction and non-fiction. With an impressive catalog of 40 books spanning five series, her notable works include the widely acclaimed "I Survived" series and its graphic novel adaptations. Active in the literary world from 2007 to 2026, her stories are cherished by young readers and available in numerous translations worldwide.
Emma Jean Lazarus Series
Complete2 books (2007–2009)
Start with Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree and read in order.
I Survived Series
Ongoing26 books (2010–2026)
Start with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, the first of 26 books in the I Survived series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | I Survived the Black Death, 1348 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | I Survived the Night of the Lions 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
I Survived Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete6 books (2020–2022)
Start with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, the first of 6 books in the I Survived Graphic Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
I Survived True Stories Series
Likely Complete5 books (2014–2021)
Start with Five Epic Disasters, the first of 5 books in the I Survived True Stories series.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lauren Tarshis written?
- Lauren Tarshis has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lauren Tarshis series?
- Here are the first books in Lauren Tarshis's series: Emma Jean Lazarus: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree; I Survived: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived Graphic Novels: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters.
- What order should I read Lauren Tarshis's books?
- We recommend reading Lauren Tarshis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lauren Tarshis still writing new books?
- Yes, Lauren Tarshis has 1 ongoing series: I Survived.