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Yamile Saied Méndez Reading Order

7 series · 61 books

Literary FictionYoung Adult

Yamile Saied Méndez is an Argentine-American writer who blends her bicultural heritage into stories for young readers and teenagers, drawing particular inspiration from her passion for football. Her prolific output spans multiple series and standalone works across literary fiction and young adult categories, with credentials including the Walter Dean Meyers Grant and an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. With over fifty books published since 2008, Méndez has established herself as a versatile voice in children's and YA literature through both anthologies and original series.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2020–2023)

Start with Rural Voices and read in order.

Start this series with Rural Voices

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Rural Voices
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Wish Upon a Stray
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Reclaim the Stars
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4
Calling the Moon
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5
The Grimoire of Grave Fates
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Girl Scouts Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead and read in order.

Start this series with Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead

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Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead
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2
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Anika and the Great Dog Rescue(By: Sayantani DasGupta)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Horse Country Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2022–2023)

Start with Can't Be Tamed, the first of 4 books in the Horse Country series.

Start this series with Can't Be Tamed

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Can't Be Tamed
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Friends Like These
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3
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Where There's Smoke
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4
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No Place Like Home
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2021)

Start with Where Are You From? and read in order.

Start this series with Where Are You From?

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Where Are You From?
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2
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What Will You Be?
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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2020–2026)

Start with Furia, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Furia

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On These Magic Shores
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3
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Shaking Up the House
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4
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Twice a Quinceañera
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5
Love of My Lives
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6
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All Roads Lead to Rome
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7
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The Trouble With Sunshine
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8
Hear Ye Mortals
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Tales from Cabin 23 Series

Ongoing

4 books (2024–2026)

Start with Night of the Living Head(By: Hanna Alkaf) and read in order.

Start this series with Night of the Living Head(By: Hanna Alkaf)

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Night of the Living Head(By: Hanna Alkaf)
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2
The Boo Hag Flex(By: Justina Ireland)
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3
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The Visitors
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4
The Sinking House(By: Darcie Little Badger)
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Wish Series

Likely Complete

36 books (2008–2022)

Start with Deep Down Popular(By: Phoebe Stone), the first of 36 books in the Wish series.

Start this series with Deep Down Popular(By: Phoebe Stone)

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Deep Down Popular(By: Phoebe Stone)
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2
Cake Pop Crush(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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3
Gaby, Lost and Found(By: Angela Cervantes)
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4
Switched at Birthday(By: Natalie Standiford)
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5
You're Bacon Me Crazy(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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6
Best Friend Next Door(By: Carolyn Mackler)
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7
Hot Cocoa Hearts(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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8
Macarons at Midnight(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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Allie, First at Last(By: Angela Cervantes)
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Once Upon a Cruise(By: Anna Staniszewski)
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Sealed with a Secret(By: Lisa Schroeder)
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Sit, Stay, Love(By: J.J. Howard)
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The Only Girl in School(By: Natalie Standiford)
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14
Donut Go Breaking My Heart(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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15
Playing Cupid(By: Jenny Meyerhoff)
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16
Snow One Like You(By: Natalie Blitt)
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17
Blizzard Besties
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18
I Only Have Pies for You(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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19
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Pugs and Kisses(By: J.J. Howard)
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20
Sundae My Prince Will Come(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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21
Lety Out Loud(By: Angela Cervantes)
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22
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Pugs in a Blanket(By: J.J. Howard)
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23
Random Acts of Kittens
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24
Shake It Off(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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25
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The Love Pug(By: J.J. Howard)
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26
Alpaca My Bags(By: Jenny Goebel)
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27
Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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28
True to Your Selfie(By: Megan McCafferty)
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29
A Batch Made in Heaven(By: Suzanne Nelson)
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30
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Clique Here(By: Anna Staniszewski)
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31
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Double Clique(By: Anna Staniszewski)
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32
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Girls Just Wanna Have Pugs(By: J.J. Howard)
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33
Meow or Never(By: Jazz Taylor)
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34
Pigture Perfect(By: Jenny Goebel)
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35
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Wish Upon a Stray
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36
Pizza My Heart(By: Rhiannon Richardson)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Yamile Saied Méndez written?
Yamile Saied Méndez has written 61 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Yamile Saied Méndez series?
Here are the first books in Yamile Saied Méndez's series: Anthologies: Rural Voices; Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead; Horse Country: Can't Be Tamed; Picture: Where Are You From?; Tales from Cabin 23: Night of the Living Head(By: Hanna Alkaf).
What order should I read Yamile Saied Méndez's books?
We recommend reading Yamile Saied Méndez's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Yamile Saied Méndez still writing new books?
Yes, Yamile Saied Méndez has 3 ongoing series: Girl Scouts, Standalone Novels, Tales from Cabin 23.

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