Coco Simon
6 SeriesCoco Simon is an author of the Cupcake Diaries series and has written nearly 100 books for children, tweens, and young adults. She also edits children's books. Her passion for cupcakes inspired her writing, though she humorously admits to consuming more cupcakes than she has written books.
In "Katie and the Cupcake Cure" by Coco Simon, the first book in the Cupcake Diaries series, Katie Brown faces a challenging start to middle school when her best friend, Callie, joins the Popular Girls Club and leaves her behind. Feeling isolated, Katie finds solace in a cupcake her mother packed for lunch. Inspired by the sweet treat and noticing other students who seem lost, Katie decides to form a new club with three new friends. Together, they spread joy through cupcakes and earn money, helping Katie navigate the trials of middle school.
