Janet Beeler Shaw has published 5 novels, 6 novellas, 13 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Kirsten Learns a Lesson (1986). The best-known is Meet Kirsten (1986). The latest is Kirsten Story Collection (American Girl Collection) (2005).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Janet Beeler Shaw
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Meet Kirsten
Janet Beeler Shaw's most-read book.
Newest
Kirsten Story Collection (American Girl Collection)
Published 2005.
Standalone novels in order
Kirsten's Keepsake (1988)
Kirsten and the New Girl (2000)
Kirsten Snowbound! (2001)
Kaya and the River Girl (2003)
Kirsten Story Collection (American Girl Collection) (2005)
Novellas in order
Some of the Things I Did Not Do (1984)
Changes for Kirsten (1988)
Changes for Kaya (2002)
Kaya and Lone Dog (2002)
Kaya's Escape (2002)
Kirsten and the Chippewa (2002)
Children's books in order
Kirsten Learns a Lesson (1986)
Kirsten's Surprise (1986)
Meet Kirsten (1986)
Happy Birthday, Kristen! (a Springtime Story - Book 4) (The American Girl Collection) (1987)
Kirsten Saves the Day (1988)
Kirsten on the Trail (1999)
Kaya Shows the Way": A Sister Story (2002)
Kaya's Hero: A Story of Giving (2002)
Meet Kaya (2002)
Kaya's Story Collection (2003)
The Silent Stranger (American Girl Mysteries) (2005)
Kaya's Short Story Collection (2006)
Smoke on the Wind (2014)
Other books in order
Kaya (2002)
Kaya - An American Girl (2010)
Janet Beeler Shaw FAQ
- How many books has Janet Beeler Shaw written?
- Janet Beeler Shaw has published 5 novels, 6 novellas, 13 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Janet Beeler Shaw's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Meet Kirsten.
- What is Janet Beeler Shaw's latest book?
- Kirsten Story Collection (American Girl Collection) (2005).
- What is Janet Beeler Shaw's most famous book?
- Meet Kirsten (1986) is Janet Beeler Shaw'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.