Order of April Smith Books

April Smith brings her extensive television writing and producing background to her compelling historical fiction, crime fiction, and mystery novels, including the popular Ana Grey series. With a distinguished academic foundation—a B.S. with Distinction in English from Boston University and a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Stanford University—Smith has built an impressive career spanning both literature and television.

Her television credits include acclaimed series like Lou Grant, Cagney & Lacey, and Chicago Hope, and she has skillfully adapted works by renowned authors including Stephen King and Anna Quindlen for the small screen. Smith launched her novel-writing career in 1977 with James at Fifteen, marking the beginning of her successful transition from screenwriting to book publishing.

Currently residing in Los Angeles with her husband and children, Smith continues to craft engaging stories that captivate readers across multiple genres, drawing on her rich experience in both visual and literary storytelling.

Publication Order of Ana Grey Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
North of MontanaNorth of Montana
1994
2
Good Morning, KillerGood Morning, Killer
2002
3
Judas HorseJudas Horse
2009
4
White ShotgunWhite Shotgun
2011

Publication Order of Books for Teachers Books

#TitleYearBuy
2
Visible Learning Day by DayVisible Learning Day by Day
2018
3
Take Me Out to the Math GameTake Me Out to the Math Game
2018
4
Project Based Learning Made SimpleProject Based Learning Made Simple
2018
5
Design Thinking in the ClassroomDesign Thinking in the Classroom
2018
6
Anchor Charts for 1st to 5th Grade TeachersAnchor Charts for 1st to 5th Grade Teachers
2018
7
Classroom-Ready Number Talks for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade TeachersClassroom-Ready Number Talks for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Teachers
2020
8
The Ultimate Teacher Appreciation Gift BookThe Ultimate Teacher Appreciation Gift Book
2020
9
Thank You a LatteThank You a Latte
2020
10
The Supportive ClassroomThe Supportive Classroom
2020
11
Morning Meetings and Closing CirclesMorning Meetings and Closing Circles
2020
12
Introduction to Google ClassroomIntroduction to Google Classroom
2020
13
Don't Just Survive, ThriveDon't Just Survive, Thrive
2021
14
Getting Started with Teacher ClarityGetting Started with Teacher Clarity
2021

Publication Order of Canine Capers Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Case of the Smoking SupervisorThe Case of the Smoking Supervisor
2003
2
The Case of the Posturing PrincipalThe Case of the Posturing Principal
2003
3
The Case of the Mendacious Medicine ManThe Case of the Mendacious Medicine Man
2006

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
James at 15James at 15
1977
2
FriendsFriends
1978
3
Be the OneBe the One
2000
4
A Star for Mrs. BlakeA Star for Mrs. Blake
2014
5
Home Sweet HomeHome Sweet Home
2017