Katie and the Cupcake Cure

Katie Brown walks into middle school on the first day only to find herself alone after her best friend Callie joins the exclusive Popular Girls Club and leaves her behind. Spotting a few other students who are also adrift, Katie teams up with three new friends to launch a cupcake-selling club that brings them together and gives them a purpose. As the club grows, Katie navigates the ups and downs of friendship, school politics, and the confidence that comes from taking initiative. The first book in The Cupcake Diaries series, this middle-grade story offers a straightforward look at finding your place when everything feels new.