The books would often center on a particular character on the show, although the novel Exit Stage Left is based on the overall series.
A thirteenth book, based on the characters Arthur and Yick and written by Kathryn Ellis, remains unreleased.
[4] Lorimer reprinted several of the books at the height of Degrassi: The Next Generation's popularity in 2006.
The books also saw French Canadian releases by Les Éditions de Minuit.
The 2006 re-releases of Spike, Caitlin, Joey Jeremiah, and Snake received a favourable review from author Kristin Butcher, particularly singling out Snake and Spike.