Maya has never been popular, rather the opposite: a shy excellent student stuck on the lower rungs of the “school social ladder.” But she decides on a bold experiment: for the entire school year, follow the advice from a book written back in the 50s by model Betty Cornell for teenagers who dream of becoming popular. Will posture, powder and a string of pearls help you achieve what you want? Maia van Veijenen will soon find out. Her diary will tell about old friends and new acquaintances, first love, parental support and, of course, the story of transformation. So what is popularity really?