Coco Simon

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  • Bibliography:
    66 Books (5 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2011
  • Latest Book:
    May 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Cupcake Diaries

1 - Katie and the Cupcake Cure (May-2011)
2 - Mia In the Mix (May-2011)
3 - Emma: On Thin Icing (Sep-2011)
4 - Katie, Batter Up! (Dec-2011)
5 - Alexis and the Perfect Recipe (Dec-2011)
6 - Mia's Baker's Dozen (Feb-2012)
7 - Emma: All Stirred Up! (Apr-2012)
8 - Alexis: Cool as a Cupcake (Jul-2012)
9 - Katie and the Cupcake Wars (Aug-2012)
10 - Mia's Boiling Point (Oct-2012)
11 - Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!" (Dec-2012)
12 - Alexis Gets Frosted (Feb-2013)
13 - Katie's New Recipe (Apr-2013)
14 - Mia: A Matter of Taste (Jun-2013)
15 - Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice (Aug-2013)
16 - Alexis and the Missing Ingredient (Oct-2013)
17 - Katie: Sprinkles and Surprises (Dec-2013)
18 - Mia: Fashion Plates and Cupcakes (Feb-2014)
19 - Emma: Lights! Camera! Cupcakes! (Apr-2014)
20 - Alexis: the Icing on the Cupcake (Jun-2014)
21 - Katie: Starting from Scratch (Aug-2014)
22 - Mia's Recipe for Disaster (Nov-2014)
23 - Emma's Not-So-Sweet Dilemma (Dec-2014)
24 - Alexis's Cupcake Cupid (Feb-2015)
25 - Katie Sprinkled Secrets (Jun-2015)
26 - Mia: The Way the Cupcake Crumbles (Oct-2015)
27 - Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes! (Jan-2016)
28 - Alexis Cupcake Crush (May-2016)
29 - Katie Just Desserts (Sep-2016)
30 - Mia Measures Up (May-2017)
31 - Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes! (May-2018)
32 - Alexis's Half-Baked Idea (Jun-2019)
33 - Cupcakes and Wedding Bells (May-2020)
34 - Mia's Sweet Surprises (May-2021)

Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels)

1 - Katie and the Cupcake Cure: Graphic Novel (Sep-2022)
2 - Mia in the Mix: Graphic Novel (Sep-2022)
3 - Emma on Thin Icing: Graphic Novel (Jan-2023)
4 - Alexis and the Perfect Recipe: Graphic Novel (Jul-2023)
5 - Katie, Batter Up!: The Graphic Novel (Apr-2024)
6 - Mia's Baker's Dozen The Graphic Novel (Nov-2024)

Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch

1 - Emily's Cupcake Magic! (May-2024)
2 - Natalie's Double Trouble (Jun-2024)
3 - Ren's One-of-a-Kind Cupcakes (Sep-2024)
4 - Alana's Cupcake Garden (Dec-2024)

Donut Dreams

1 - Hole in the Middle (Dec-2019)
2 - So Jelly! (Dec-2019)
3 - Family Recipe (May-2020)
4 - A Donut for Your Thoughts (Aug-2020)
5 - Ready, Set, Bake! (Dec-2020)
6 - Ready to Roll! (May-2021)
7 - Donut Goals (Sep-2021)
8 - Donut Delivery! (Dec-2021)

Sprinkle Sundays

1 - Sunday Sundaes (May-2018)
2 - Cracks in the Cone (May-2018)
3 - The Purr-fect Scoop (Aug-2018)
4 - Ice Cream Sandwiched (Oct-2018)
5 - Sprinkles Before Sweethearts (Dec-2018)
6 - Too Many Toppings! (Feb-2019)
7 - Rocky Road Ahead (May-2019)
8 - Banana Splits (Sep-2019)
9 - Sugar, Spice, and Sprinkles (Feb-2020)
10 - A Sprinkle of Friendship (May-2020)
11 - Ice Cream Queen (Oct-2020)
12 - Ice Cream and Sweet Dreams (Dec-2020)

Book List in Order: 66 titles

  • Katie and the Cupcake Cure

    Cupcake Diaries - 1

    This first book in The Cupcake Diaries is told through the perspective of Katie Brown. We find Katie miserable on the first day of middle school. Her best friend Callie came back from camp boy-crazy and part of a whole new group of friends. When it's...

  • Mia In the Mix

    Cupcake Diaries - 2

    At Park Street School, you have the Popular Girls. They even have a Popular Girls Club. But what happens when you aren't invited to join? Do you start an Unpopular Club? No, you start a Cupcake Club! This second book from The Cupcake Diaries is to...

  • Emma: On Thin Icing

    Cupcake Diaries - 3

    In EMMA On Thin Icing, Mia asks the girls in the Cupcake Club to be junior bridesmaids in her mother's wedding, and everyone is superexcited -- especially about the dresses! Emma is dismayed to learn the dress costs more than she anticipated -- a lot...

  • Alexis and the Perfect Recipe

    Cupcake Diaries - 5

    The fourth book in Spotlight's fun and delicious tween series is told from the perspective of Alexis, the most organized member of the Cupcake Club. Alexis likes everything to be exact and logical, but she's finding that when it comes to love, there'...

  • Katie, Batter Up!

    Cupcake Diaries - 4

    Katie's Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making cupcakes. Mia and Alexis are on the soccer team and Emma plays the flute. Katie sets out to find her extracurricular niche and soon she's dribbling, passing, and catching in an eff...

  • Mia's Baker's Dozen

    Cupcake Diaries - 6

    Mia is getting used to her new family now that her mom is remarried to Eddie and she's gained a new stepbrother, Dan. She's in the groove of going to her dad's house on the weekends, and everything is going pretty well at home and at school. Well, ex...

  • Emma: All Stirred Up!

    Cupcake Diaries - 7

    Emma needs a break from big-sister duty in this addition to Spotlight's treat of a tween series. Emma is not thrilled with always having to rearrange her schedule so she can babysit her younger brother, Jake. Now Emma's parents have broken some ne...

  • Alexis: Cool as a Cupcake

    Cupcake Diaries - 8

    The Cupcake Club learns that good leadership is a huge part of running a successful business -- and friendship is the icing on the cake! Alexis is the clear leader of the Cupcake Club: She’s organized, punctual, and happy to take on the stuff li...

  • Katie and the Cupcake Wars

    Cupcake Diaries - 9

    Katie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight’s sweet treat of a tween series. Katie and Callie used to be best friends -- until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even tho...



  • Mia's Boiling Point

    Cupcake Diaries - 10

    The Cupcake Club questions its loyalties when Mia makes friends with a mean girl in disguise. There’s a new girl in town, and Mia tries to take her under her wing. But Olivia Allen is not so nice; as a matter of fact, she might be even meaner th...

  • Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!"

    Cupcake Diaries - 11

    Emma wants to be a model, but membership in the Cupcake Club might be all the fame she needs. The Special Day wedding salon is running an ad in the local newspaper, and they want Emma to model in the advertisement. When a local department store al...

  • Alexis Gets Frosted

    Cupcake Diaries - 12

    Alexis has true friends in the Cupcake Club -- which is a good thing, because everyone else is calling her names. Everyone in the Cupcake Club was thrilled when mean girl Sydney moved away, but the new girl, Olivia, is even worse than Sydney was! ...

  • Katie's New Recipe

    Cupcake Diaries - 13

    Katie’s long-lost father is finally reaching out -- but is she ready for the reunion? For as long as Katie can remember, it’s just been her and her mom. But that’s about to change. First her mom gets a boyfriend. And then Katie gets an email...

  • Mia: A Matter of Taste

    Cupcake Diaries - 14

    Mia learns to balance style and substance when she has to get glasses AND braces. Fashionista Mia gets some unflattering news from Katie’s mom, Dr. Brown: She needs braces. And just when Mia thinks things can’t get any worse...they do. Her tea...

  • Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

    Cupcake Diaries - 15

    Emma puts her big sister skills -- and her bravery -- to the test when her brother has to stay in the hospital. Emma’s younger brother Jake has been getting sore throats for quite a while. When her parents take him to the doctor, their suspicion...

  • Alexis and the Missing Ingredient

    Cupcake Diaries - 16

    Alexis thinks the Cupcake Club feels incomplete -- until she discovers that friendship comes in many flavors. Alexis feels lonely and left out when Emma goes away on a family trip. Sure, Mia and Katie are her friends too, but without her BFF Emma ...

  • Katie: Sprinkles and Surprises

    Cupcake Diaries - 17

    The Cupcake Club comes to Katie's defense when a surprise at school leads to unfair gossip. When Katie's mom says it's time for Katie to meet her new boyfriend, Katie is excited and nervous. She thinks she's prepared, but she's shocked instead. He...

  • Mia: Fashion Plates and Cupcakes

    Cupcake Diaries - 18

    Can the new Fashion Club be the icing on the cupcake for Mia, or is she in over her headshot? When fashionista Mia hears someone is starting a Fashion Club at school, how can she resist? But can she manage to take part in two clubs at the same tim...

  • Emma: Lights! Camera! Cupcakes!

    Cupcake Diaries - 19

    Emma has a supersweet, superstar secret -- but can she keep it from the Cupcake Club? Hollywood star Romaine Ford is back in town, and she needs cupcakes for her movie premiere...and her wedding! But everything is top-secret. Emma is asked to make...



  • Alexis: the Icing on the Cupcake

    Cupcake Diaries - 20

    The Cupcake Club is thrilled to serve their sweets at a huge party -- but can Alexis get over her growing pains before she sees her crush? Alexis is excited about the latest Cupcake Club job -- it’s a huge order for a neighbor’s BBQ/pool party...

  • Katie: Starting from Scratch

    Cupcake Diaries - 21

    When Katie brings her maybe-someday stepsister to Cupcake Club, she gets her first taste of sibling rivalry -- and it’s not very sweet! Katie’s mom asks Katie for a huge favor: will she spend some time with Emily, her boyfriend’s daughter? K...

  • Mia's Recipe for Disaster

    Cupcake Diaries - 22

    Mia is excited to enter a Design-a-Dress contest, but she’s pressed for time. And when she tries to finish working on her dress during a Halloween cupcake party, it’s a recipe for disaster! When Mia reads about a Design-a-Dress contest in a ma...

  • Emma's Not-So-Sweet Dilemma

    Cupcake Diaries - 23

    Emma loses an important modeling job due to an injury she got while playing with her brothers. How will she pay for the beautiful holiday presents she planned for her family and friends? Emma is playing ball with her brothers on an unusually warm ...

  • Alexis's Cupcake Cupid

    Cupcake Diaries - 24

    He loves me, he loves me not…Alexis leaves a Valentine’s Day surprise for her crush. Does he like her back? Despite objections from her Cupcake Club pals, Alexis makes a special valentine cupcake for her crush, Emma’s older brother Matt, and...

  • Katie Sprinkled Secrets

    Cupcake Diaries - 25

    Katie has a tough time keeping one secret…what happens when she has to keep four? All of the cupcake girls have secrets and are ready to burst! Katie loves knowing a secret; it's just tough for her to keep them! And in this story all her friends...

  • Mia: The Way the Cupcake Crumbles

    Cupcake Diaries - 26

    Mia learns that you have to make your own luck -- rather than rely on fun trinkets -- in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. Mia is having a truly terrible week. So far she’s failed a pop quiz, ruined a batch of cupcakes, and even...

  • Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes!

    Cupcake Diaries - 27

    When Emma’s little brother loses the neighbor’s dog, the girls must work together to track her down in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. When the girls bake cupcakes for a big “Adopt a Pet” fundraiser, Emma’s little brot...

  • Alexis Cupcake Crush

    Cupcake Diaries - 28

    Science whiz Alexis is out to prove that cupcakes are healthy in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. Alexis thinks she has the perfect project to win the Science Fair -- she’s going to prove that cupcakes are good for you! But all...

  • Katie Just Desserts

    Cupcake Diaries - 29

    Katie finally meets her father in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. Katie hasn’t seen her father since she was a baby. After so many years apart, her father is trying to make the reunion a happy one, but Katie has a lot of unres...



  • Mia Measures Up

    Cupcake Diaries - 30

    Mia is being cyber-bullied, and she’s determined to find out who is responsible in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. Mia is upset when her parents tell her she’s too young to go to a concert without adult supervision. She’s ...

  • Cracks in the Cone

    Sprinkle Sundays - 2

    Allie must find a balance between being a boss and being a friend in this second delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! Now that the girls all work at the ice cream shop on Sundays, Allie sees ...

  • Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes!

    Cupcake Diaries - 31

    Emma loses a modeling assignment -- to Katie! -- in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. When Emma goes on an audition for a new modeling job, Katie tags along to keep her company. But as it turns out, everyone wants Katie to model i...

  • Sunday Sundaes

    Sprinkle Sundays - 1

    Enjoy a sprinkle of happy with this fun, sweet new series from the author of Cupcake Diaries! Meet the Sunday Sundae Sisters! Allie, Sierra, and Tamiko have been best friends since kindergarten. Now Allie’s parents are divorced and Allie has mov...

  • The Purr-fect Scoop

    Sprinkle Sundays - 3

    Sierra tries to find a way to balance all of the activities in her life in this third delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! Sierra does lots of things. She’s captain of the softball team, th...

  • Ice Cream Sandwiched

    Sprinkle Sundays - 4

    Allie, Tamiko, and Sierra plan for their upcoming school dances in this fourth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! Tamiko and Sierra can’t stop talking about the dance coming up at their s...

  • Sprinkles Before Sweethearts

    Sprinkle Sundays - 5

    Tamiko, Allie, and Sierra focus on ice cream rather than crushes in this fifth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! It feels like everyone around Tamiko is crazy in love, and it’s driving h...

  • Too Many Toppings!

    Sprinkle Sundays - 6

    Sierra learns to balance all of her responsibilities in this sixth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! Sierra thinks she has everything under control -- she loves staying busy. But between w...

  • Rocky Road Ahead

    Sprinkle Sundays - 7

    Don’t miss this new story about Allie in the seventh delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! Everything seems to be going well in Allie’s life. Business is booming at Molly’s; the ice crea...

  • Alexis's Half-Baked Idea

    Cupcake Diaries - 32

    Alexis gets a taste of sibling rivalry in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. After Alexis receives a stack of “practical” birthday gifts, she decides it’s time to change her image. She wants to be more like her carefree, popu...



  • Banana Splits

    Sprinkle Sundays - 8

    Tamiko slips up on social media in the eighth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series! Tamiko makes a snarky comment on social media meant only for her friends to see, but she accidentally posts ...

  • Hole in the Middle

    Donut Dreams - 1

    Here's the latest fun, sweet series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything’s better with a donut. Lindsay Cooper is about to start middle school. In her free time, she works at her family’s restau...

  • So Jelly!

    Donut Dreams - 2

    Kelsey learns to deal with jealousy in this second delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything’s better with a donut. Happy-go-lucky Kelsey hasn’t been so happy-go...

  • Sugar, Spice, and Sprinkles

    Sprinkle Sundays - 9

    Sierra has a sprinkle of fun in the ninth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Donut Dreams series! Sierra is tired of being known as “the sweetest girl in the ice cream shop,” but she still ...

  • Cupcakes and Wedding Bells

    Cupcake Diaries - 33

    Katie is unpleasantly surprised to find out her family is moving into a new house after her mom’s wedding in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series. Katie’s mom is getting married! Katie and her three best friends couldn’t be happ...

  • Family Recipe

    Donut Dreams - 3

    Molly learns the true meaning of family in the third delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything’s better with a donut. Molly has always considered her adopted famil...

  • A Sprinkle of Friendship

    Sprinkle Sundays - 10

    Allie and Sierra struggle to run the ice cream shop on their own in this tenth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series and Donut Dreams series! It’s summertime and everyone wants ice cream! Tha...

  • A Donut for Your Thoughts

    Donut Dreams - 4

    Casey adjusts to unexpected changes in the fourth delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything’s better with a donut. Casey thought that coming back from sleepaway ca...

  • Ice Cream Queen

    Sprinkle Sundays - 11

    Things might be too good to be true for Tamiko in this eleventh book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series and Donut Dreams series!It’s the start of a new school year, and everything is going perfectly for Tam...

  • Ice Cream and Sweet Dreams

    Sprinkle Sundays - 12

    Sierra puts her singing abilities to the test in the twelfth book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Donut Dreams series!When Sierra hears about a local singing contest, all her friends insist that she enter. Ev...



  • Ready, Set, Bake!

    Donut Dreams - 5

    Lindsay copes with unexpected jealousy in the fifth delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series!Everyone knows Lindsay loves working at the bakery counter in her family’s restaurant.....

  • Mia's Sweet Surprises

    Cupcake Diaries - 34

    Mia goes on vacation and meets up with the girls from the Sprinkle Sundays series in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series!Things are slow at the cupcake shop this summer, and so when Mia’s dad invites her on a long weekend trip to meet...

  • Ready to Roll!

    Donut Dreams - 6

    Kelsey grapples with her newfound internet popularity in the sixth delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series!Kelsey loves working in her family’s restaurant at the Donut Dreams coun...

  • Donut Goals

    Donut Dreams - 7

    Molly struggles with self-confidence in this seventh delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series!Molly is thrilled to hear that a college scout will be coming to her big soccer game to ...

  • Donut Delivery!

    Donut Dreams - 8

    Casey finds inspiration in unexpected places in this eighth delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series!Casey is planning lots of fun things to do over spring break with her BFF Lindsay...

  • Katie and the Cupcake Cure: Graphic Novel

    Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels) - 1

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the first book, after her best friend moves on, Katie finds a new group of friends and they form the Cupcake Club.Katie is miserable when her best ...

  • Mia in the Mix: Graphic Novel

    Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels) - 2

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the second book, new girl Mia tries to find her place at the Cupcake Club’s school.When Mia arrives at her new school, her goal is to be open to ...

  • Emma on Thin Icing: Graphic Novel

    Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels) - 3

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the third book, Emma’s earning money left and right -- but is she in over her head?When Mia asks the Cupcake Club girls to be junior bridesmaids ...

  • Alexis and the Perfect Recipe: Graphic Novel

    Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels) - 4

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the fourth book, Alexis struggles to fit the messiness of a crush in with her orderly lifestyle.Alexis Becker is by far the most prepared, exact, a...

  • Katie, Batter Up!: The Graphic Novel

    Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels) - 5

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the fifth book, Katie tries out for the softball team.Katie’s Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making cupcakes. So Katie se...

  • Emily's Cupcake Magic!

    Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch - 1

    Katie Brown’s stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white il...

  • Natalie's Double Trouble

    Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch - 2

    Natalie navigates jealousy and responsibility in this second book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Natalie Ruiz...

  • Ren's One-of-a-Kind Cupcakes

    Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch - 3

    Ren Lu shows off her creative flair in this third book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!From the stylish blue str...

  • Mia's Baker's Dozen The Graphic Novel

    Cupcake Diaries (Graphic Novels) - 6

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the sixth book, Mia finds that one more in the mix is always better!Mia loves all her friends in the Cupcake Club, and things are good at home with...

  • Alana's Cupcake Garden

    Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch - 4

    Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Alana Wilson lo...

  • Emily's Cupcake Chaos!

    Emily and her friends cater a school dance in this fifth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Emily can’t beli...

  • Emma All Stirred Up! The Graphic Novel

    The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the seventh book, Emma needs a break from big-sister duty -- or her summer will be anything but sweet!Emma is not thrilled with always having to re...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Coco Simon has published 66 books.

The next book by Coco Simon, Emma All Stirred Up! The Graphic Novel, will be published in May 2025.

The first book by Coco Simon, Mia In the Mix, was published in May 2011.

Yes. Coco Simon has 5 series.
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