Books like Mia's Baker's Dozen

A warm and relatable exploration of middle school life, highlighting the growing pains and ultimate comforts of a blended family. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mia's Baker's Dozen.

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Mias Bakers Dozen Cupcake Diaries Quality
Coco Simon
A sweet, comforting slice of middle-school life where friendship and frosting make the growing pains a little easier to swallow.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- relatable
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The Cupcake Diaries Collection Katie And The Cupcake Cure Mia In The Mix Emma On Thin Icing Alexis And The Perfect Recipe
Coco Simon
A sweet and comforting exploration of new friendships and shared hobbies in a bustling school setting.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
03
President of the whole sixth grade
Sherri Winston
A spirited, relatable dive into the high-stakes world of middle school politics and changing friendships.
Shares:
- earnest
- warm
- relatable
04
Macarons at midnight
Suzanne Nelson
A sugar-dusted, Cinderella-esque tween romance that balances the thrill of a first crush with the warmth of the bakery kitchen.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- blended family dynamics
05
Front Desk
Kelly Yang
A big-hearted, bustling story about a determined girl who uses her voice and her community to fight back against an unfair world.
Shares:
- earnest
- warm
06
Becoming Naomi León
Pam Muñoz Ryan
A tender, culturally rich journey of a quiet girl learning to roar.
Shares:
- earnest
- warm
07
Sugar And Spice
Lisa Papademetriou
A sweet and relatable slice-of-life about the messy recipe of changing friendships and finding comfort close to home.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- warm
- relatable
08
The color of my words
Lynn Joseph · 2000
A tender, bittersweet exploration of sibling bonds and finding one's voice amidst life's sudden hardships.
Shares:
- earnest
- warm
09
Top Story
Kelly Yang
A big-hearted, energetic journey about finding your voice and fighting for what's right alongside your best friends.
Shares:
- earnest
- warm
10
From the Desk of Zoe Washington
Janae Marks
A sweet but fiercely determined coming-of-age story that balances the warmth of a kitchen with the heavy reality of fighting for justice.
Shares:
- earnest
- warm
11
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
Shares:
- earnest
- relatable
12
The boy-oh-boy next door
Rita Miami · 1993
A nostalgic dive into the dizzying highs and mortifying lows of a neighborhood first crush.
Shares:
- earnest
- relatable

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