{"product_id":"i-want-to-be-spaghetti-9780593529874","title":"I Want to Be Spaghetti!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. \u003ci\u003eMaybe\u003c\/i\u003e, Ramen misguidedly thinks, \u003ci\u003eI have to change to be loved like that\u003c\/i\u003e. \"I want to be spaghetti!\" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Ramen's brought home and placed in a warm bowl of broth alongside new friends like Chashu, Narutomaki, and Nori, they realize they've always been perfect exactly the way they are. Colorfully illustrated by Claudia Lam (@theforestmori), this heartwarming story about identity and community from food writer Kiera Wright-Ruiz (@kierawrr) celebrates the beauty of being yourself --and being recognized for who you are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kiera Wright-Ruiz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kokila\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593529874\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiera Wright-Ruiz is a writer and recipe developer. She has written for publications like \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Food52, Serious Eats and The Kitchn. Her work explores the diversity of food and amplifies underrepresented communities. Her debut recipe book, \u003ci\u003eThe Half-Latinx Cookbook, \u003c\/i\u003e publishes in 2025 from Harvest. When not writing, she is probably eating onigiri with her husband and dog somewhere in Tokyo, where she is based. Find more about her work @kierawrr and kierawrightruiz.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClaudia Lam, also known as The Forest Mori, is an independent illustrator, designer, and ceramic artist. From painting and pottery to digital art and graphic design, Claudia works with various creative mediums to explore colours and art styles that convey a sense of relatability. It is her focus to bring joy to people through her artwork by selling it worldwide, curating creative content for brands, and becoming a children's book illustrator. Find more about her work @theforestmori and theforestmori.com\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kiera Wright-Ruiz \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47283849527453,"sku":"9780593529874","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1c50106c-c3e4-4056-a5f4-416cb6479514.jpg?v=1759974572","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/i-want-to-be-spaghetti-9780593529874","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}