 There are many examples of similarly formatted children's novels that have seen commercial success, such as the extremely well known "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" amongst many others.On top of relating to youth experiences in school, the format of "The Popularity Papers" also assists young readers in comprehending the storyline and providing visual aid to complement any struggles.The viability of the journal-type format in children's books has proven to be a successful concept, seen notably by the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series which has been on the New York Times' bestseller list for over 10 years and earned author Jeff Kinney a spot on Time's most influential people.