Beatrice Sparks books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1918–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Beatrice Sparks published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with Go Ask Alice (1971).
Updated September 2026
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Go Ask Alice
Beatrice Sparks's most-read book, rated by 54 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order
Go Ask Alice (1971)
Non-fiction in order
Annie's Baby: The Diary of Anonymous, a Pregnant Teenager (1998)
It Happened to Nancy: By an Anonymous Teenager (2004)
Children's books in order
Almost Lost: The True Story of an Anonymous Teenager's Life on the Streets (Jun 1996)
Treacherous Love (2000)
Kim (2002)
Finding Katie (2005)
Other books in order
Key to Happiness (1967)
Voices (1977)
It's My Candle (1996)
About Beatrice Sparks
Beatrice Sparks, born Beatrice Ruby Mathews was an American writer and hoaxer who produced a series of books purporting to be the "real diaries" of troubled teenagers. The books deal with topical issues such as drug abuse, Satanism, teenage pregnancy, and AIDS, and are presented as cautionary tales. Her 1971 book Go Ask Alice has sold nearly six million copies.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Beatrice Sparks FAQ
- How many books has Beatrice Sparks written?
- Beatrice Sparks published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Beatrice Sparks's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Go Ask Alice.
- What is Beatrice Sparks's last book?
- It Happened to Nancy: By an Anonymous Teenager (2004).
- What is Beatrice Sparks's most famous book?
- Go Ask Alice (1971) is Beatrice Sparks's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.