Valerie Tripp has published 9 novels, 10 novellas, 4 short story collections, 55 children's books, 2 plays and 3 other books, beginning with Meet Molly: An American Girl (1986). The best-known is Meet Felicity (1991). The latest is Izzy Newton and the S. M. A. R. T. Squad (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Valerie Tripp
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Meet Felicity
Valerie Tripp's most-read book.
Newest
Izzy Newton and the S. M. A. R. T. Squad
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Felicity Takes a Dare (2001)
Samantha and the Missing Pearls (2001)
Samantha's Blue Bicycle (2002)
Felicity's Story Collection (2005)
Josefina's Story Collection (American Girls Collection) (2005)
The Fair-share Pair (2005)
The One and Only Delaney (2005)
Love and Loyalty (2017)
Izzy Newton and the S. M. A. R. T. Squad (2021)
Novellas in order
Samantha's Winter Party (1999)
Samantha Saves the Wedding (2000)
Josefina's Song (2001)
Molly Marches on (2001)
Kit's Home Run (2002)
Molly's A+ Partner (2002)
Nellie's Promise (2004)
Rainstorm Brainstorm (2017)
The Clippity-Cloppity Carnival (2018)
Willa's Wilderness Campout (2018)
Short story collections in order
Josefina's Short Story Set (2002)
Felicity's Short Story Collection (2006)
Kirsten's Short Story Collection (2006)
Samantha's Short Story Collection (2006)
Children's books in order
Introduction to Williamsburg (American Girls Collection (1985)
Meet Molly: An American Girl (1986)
Molly Learns a Lesson (1986)
Molly's Surprise (1986)
Happy Birthday, Molly (1987)
Changes for Molly (1988)
Changes for Samantha (1988)
Molly Saves the Day (1988)
Happy, Happy Mother's Day (A Just One More Book: Just for You) (1989)
Changes for Felicity (1991)
Felicity Learns a Lesson (1991)
Felicity's Surprise (a Christmas Story) (American Girls Collection, Book 3 of the Felicity Series) (1991)
Meet Felicity (1991)
Felicity Saves the Day (1992)
Happy Birthday, Felicity! (1992)
Felicity's Theater Kit (1994)
War on the Home Front (1994)
Josefina Learns a Lesson (1997)
Meet Josefina, an American Girl (1997)
The American Girl Collection Josefina's Suprise (a Chrismas Story, Book Three) (1997)
Changes for Josefina (1998)
Josefina Saves the Day (1998)
A Reward for Josefina (1999)
Felicity's New Sister (1999)
Molly Takes Flight (1999)
Again, Josefina! (2000)
Felicity's Dancing Shoes (2000)
Kit Learns a Lesson (2000)
Kit's Story Collection (2000)
Kit's Surprise (2000)
Meet Kit, an American Girl (2000)
Molly and the Movie Star (2000)
Changes for Kit! (2001)
Felicity (2001)
Happy Birthday, Kit! (2001)
Kit Saves the Day! (2001)
Molly's Story Collection (2001)
Felicity Discovers a Secret (2002)
Just Josefina (2002)
Hallie's Horrible Handwriting (2003)
Kit's Tree House (2003)
Molly's Puppy Tale (2003)
Thank You, Logan! (2003)
Thanks to Josefina (2003)
Very Funny, Elizabeth! (2005)
Brave Emily (2006)
Really Truly Ruthie (2008)
Full Speed Ahead (2014)
Lost and Found (2014)
Read All About It! (2014)
Turning Things Around (2014)
Taking Off (2015)
The One and Only (2015)
The Sky's the Limit (2015)
The Muddily-Puddily Show (Wellie Wishers) (2016)
Plays in order
Friendship and Freedom (1994)
Six Plays for Girls and Boys to Perform (1998)
Other books in order
Happy Birthday, Josefina! (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (American Girls Collection: Josefina 1824) (1998)
Chances and Changes (2018)
Maryellen (2019)
About Valerie Tripp
Valerie Tripp is a children's book author, best known for her work with the American Girl book series.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Valerie Tripp FAQ
- How many books has Valerie Tripp written?
- Valerie Tripp has published 9 novels, 10 novellas, 4 short story collections, 55 children's books, 2 plays and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Valerie Tripp's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Meet Felicity.
- What is Valerie Tripp's latest book?
- Izzy Newton and the S. M. A. R. T. Squad (2021).
- What is Valerie Tripp's most famous book?
- Meet Felicity (1991) is Valerie Tripp'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.