I Want to Be Spaghetti!

<b>A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.</b><br><br>Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated too. <i>Maybe</i> Ramen misguidedly thinks <i>I have to change to be loved like that</i>. I want to be spaghetti! they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section.<br><br>But 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.