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ⓘ About Debbi Michiko Florence
Debbi Michiko Florence is a published author of fiction. She is known for writing stories for younger readers. She has authored series such as the Jasmine Toguchi series of chapter books, which has made several selected lists and won a Cybils Award. Debbi is a Japanese-American, the third generation in her family. She originally grew up in California, where she was born. Today she is married and resides with her husband in Connecticut along with their pets. She is known for writing various books for young readers. She wrote Keep It Together, Keiko Carter for middle school students. The 2020 book is a fun and light read from Scholastic that readers attempting chapter books and want relatable stories will enjoy!
All Book Series by Debbi Michiko Florence
Dorothy and Toto the Disappearing Picnic
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016
Dorothy and Toto Little Dog Lost
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2016
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2023
China : Over 40 Activities to Experience China - Past and Present
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2008 Co-authored · Jim Caputo
Japan : Over 40 Activities to Experience Japan - Past and Present
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2009
Choctaw Code Talkers
Book 2 of 5 · published 2025 Anthology · Blake A. Hoena,Maddi Coyne
Harlem Hellfighters
Book 3 of 5 · published 2025 Anthology · Orlando Caicedo,Myra Faye Turner
Bushmasters
Book 4 of 5 · published 2025 Anthology · Orlando Caicedo,Jarred Lujan
Harlem Hellfighters: Elite Infantry Soldiers of World War I
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025 Anthology · Orlando Caicedo,Myra Faye Turner
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Debbi Michiko Florence?
Debbi Michiko Florence is a published author of fiction. She is known for writing stories for younger readers. She has authored series such as the Jasmine Toguchi series of chapter books, which has made several selected lists and won a Cybils Award.
Which Debbi Michiko Florence series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Dorothy and Toto series, the earliest of Debbi Michiko Florence's multi-book series: it opens with Dorothy and Toto the Disappearing Picnic (2016) and runs to 4 books across 2016, ending with Dorothy and Toto Little Dog Lost (2016). Debbi Michiko Florence's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Debbi Michiko Florence written?
Debbi Michiko Florence has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2008 and 2026. 30 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the My Furry Foster Family series with 9 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Debbi Michiko Florence's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Debbi Michiko Florence's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Dorothy and Toto (2016, 4 books), Jasmine Toguchi (2017–2023, 8 books) and My Furry Foster Family (2019–2020, 9 books), plus 2 more.
How are Debbi Michiko Florence's books organised into series?
This guide splits Debbi Michiko Florence's 36 books into 6 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: My Furry Foster Family (9 books, 2019–2020); Jasmine Toguchi (8 books, 2017–2023); Elite Military Units (5 books, 2025); Dorothy and Toto (4 books, 2016); Last Chance Academy (2 books, 2025–2026), plus 1 further series.