Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Growin'
Buy on Amazon1977
Jazmin's Notebook
Buy on Amazon1998
Stepping Out with Grandma Mac
Buy on Amazon2001
Bronx Masquerade
Buy on Amazon2001
Dark Sons
Buy on Amazon2005
The Road to Paris
Buy on Amazon2006
A Girl Named Mister
Buy on Amazon2010
Planet Middle School
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Growin' (1977), 2. Jazmin's Notebook (1998), 3. Stepping Out with Grandma Mac (2001), 4. Bronx Masquerade (2001), 5. Dark Sons (2005), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Nikki Grimes contains 8 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Nikki Grimes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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