Van Wagenen, M. (2015). Popular. NY: PenguinThis funny and touching story tells the true life story of author Maya Van Wagenen as she tries to survive her middle school years. Seeing herself as a social outcast, Maya decides to use a self-help book from the 1950s: Teenage Popularity Guide by Betty Cornell. Maya is completely dedicated to following all of Betty's tips, even if it means more embarrassment for her. The book includes real photographs of Maya and her family as she is going through this particular time in life. Young girls will find this book hilarious as well as helpful as they too might be experiencing some of the same feelings Maya had during middle school.
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