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PTA Stories
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items If you've ever rolled your eyes at a school email thread, dodged a bake sale signup, or wondered what really goes on behind those PTA doors, this list is for you. PTA Stories dives into the drama, humor, and heart behind school politics, parent rival...
Probably the most iconic PTA drama novel! Secrets, scandals, and mom-cliques collide in a wealthy school district. Suspenseful and darkly funny.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
A hilarious take on one mom’s reluctant return as kindergarten class mom—full of snarky emails, overzealous parents, and laugh-out-loud moments
Class Mom (Class Mom Series #1) by Laurie Gelman
The sequel to Class Mom, this one follows Jen Dixon’s new role as the class liaison—and how everything that can go wrong, does.
You've Been Volunteered: A Class Mom Novel by Laurie Gelman
Not PTA-centered exactly, but it skewers privilege, performative parenting, and social awkwardness. Great for fans of sharp satire.
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Part memoir, part PTA-esque tale of mother-daughter dynamics, perfect for those who like character-driven emotional arcs.
Motherland by Elissa Altman
Parents at war over a new elite school’s admissions—ambitious, cutthroat, and frighteningly relatable.
The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger
A single mom in a San Francisco parents’ group enters a cookbook contest and hilariously reflects on modern motherhood
How to Party With an Infant by Kaui Hart Hemmings
Three families become dangerously entangled through their kids’ school. Gossip, deceit, and PTA-esque power plays abound.
The Playground by Jane Shemilt
A humorous look at the absurd world of private school admissions in New York, from the other side of the desk.
Small Admissions by Amy Poeppel
A high school teacher and a helicopter PTA mom find themselves in a viral scandal—fast-paced, juicy, and full of modern school-parent chaos.
Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes by Kathleen West
A sharply observant and bitingly funny look at a group of school moms and their social hierarchy, where one email thread can spark a full-blown war.
The Hive by Gill Hornby
A witty and chaotic tale of parents juggling drop-offs, relationships, and the occasional scandal—all while trying to survive the school year.
The School Run by Sophie King
While set in a prestigious boarding school, this thriller unravels the complex dynamics between students, parents, and teachers—perfect for fans of dark PTA-style tension.
She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell