"Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang" is the first book in "The Popularity Papers" series written by Amy Ignatow. This book follows the adventures of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang as they conduct research to improve their social status. Join Lydia and Julie on their journey as they navigate the challenges of middle school and strive to become more popular.