Bowles has penned what she calls a children’s action book, inspired by English author Richard Adams’ Watership Down. It’s a project she decided to purse during the COVID-19 lockdown.

We look at Kiera Wright-Ruiz's illustrated children's book, "I Want to Be Spaghetti," which chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be the more popular Italian noodle.

MIGAKI: The book is "I Want To Be Spaghetti" by Kiera Wright-Ruiz, illustrated by Claudia Lam. And it's a celebration of the literal melting pot in all of our bowls. Lauren Migaki, NPR News.