What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAlexa & Katie
Heather Wordham · Series · 2018
If you loved Alexa & Katie, start with The Edge of Seventeen (Kelly Fremon Craig, 2016) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Alexa & Katie across media.
You loved Alexa & Katie because it captures the fierce, complicated loyalty of best friends navigating the trials of high school.
Books on the same thread
Heartstopper, Vol. 1
Alice Oseman · Book
Shares a thread with Alexa & Katie: coming-of-age.
Just as in Alexa & Katie, this story centers on the transformative power of a supportive bond while navigating the social pressures and self-discovery of the high school years.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
and Jeff Kinney · Book
Explores: Middle school struggles, Adolescent awkwardness, Social hierarchy.
If you appreciated the focus on adolescent awkwardness in Alexa & Katie, you will find a similar exploration of the social hierarchies that define the middle school experience here.
Smile
Raina Telgemeier · Book
Shares a thread with Alexa & Katie: coming-of-age.
Much like the protagonists in Alexa & Katie, Raina faces the challenges of fitting in and managing personal struggles, making this memoir a perfect companion for fans of coming-of-age stories.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2007
Explores: social awkwardness, sibling rivalry, middle school survival.
Fans of Alexa & Katie will recognize the familiar themes of social survival and navigating the pitfalls of school life that make these adolescent experiences feel so relatable and grounded.
Films on the same thread
The Edge of Seventeen
Kelly Fremon Craig · Film · 2016
Shares 3 threads with Alexa & Katie: Teen Angst, Coming-of-Age, High School Comedy.
This film mirrors the intense female friendship dynamics seen in Alexa & Katie, focusing on the inevitable friction and growth that occurs when high school relationships are put to the test.
Eighth Grade
Bo Burnham · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Alexa & Katie: Coming-of-age.
If you connected with the vulnerability of the characters in Alexa & Katie, you will appreciate how this film portrays the raw anxiety of transitioning into the high school environment.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Film · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Alexa & Katie: Friendship, Coming-of-Age.
While Alexa & Katie explores the impact of illness on friendship, this film provides a similarly poignant look at how terminal diagnosis reshapes the way teenagers connect and find support.
Booksmart
Film · 2019
Explores: Female friendship, High school graduation, Academic burnout.
The central female friendship in this movie echoes the inseparable bond between the leads of Alexa & Katie, highlighting the importance of having a partner as you face life changes.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
If Alexa & Katie hit, Call Her Daddy shares the thread.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
If Alexa & Katie hit, My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark shares the thread.
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Common questions
What is the primary premise of Alexa & Katie?
Alexa & Katie follows the story of two lifelong best friends as they begin their freshman year of high school. The show focuses on their bond while they navigate a significant personal crisis that makes them feel like outsiders during a critical time in their lives.
Who is the creator of Alexa & Katie?
Alexa & Katie was created by Heather Wordham. The series premiered in 2018 and centers on the experiences of two best friends dealing with the challenges of high school life while facing a difficult situation that tests their friendship and sense of belonging.
Is Alexa & Katie about the high school experience?
Yes, Alexa & Katie centers on the start of freshman year. The narrative explores how the two main characters handle the pressure of fitting in at school while simultaneously confronting a life-altering crisis that separates them from their peers during their first year of high school.
How does the crisis in Alexa & Katie affect the main characters?
In Alexa & Katie, the central crisis leaves both best friends feeling like outsiders. Because they are starting their freshman year, the challenge of fitting in becomes more difficult as they navigate their personal struggle together while trying to maintain their long-standing friendship.