Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando - Andrea Wang

Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following World War II in Japan. This picture book biography tells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods. Full color. \nWorld War II was over, but in Japan, lines for a simple bowl of ramen noodles wound down the sidewalk. What Momofuku Ando did next would change food forever. Andrea Wang, author of Watercress (a Newberry honor book and winner of the Caldecott Medal), tells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods. \nAn inspiring story of persistence and an ideal purchase for any collection. School Library Journal, STARRED review \n \n2021 Nutmeg Book Awards Nominee \n \nWinner of the 2020 Sakura Award \n \nRead Across America Book of the Month, May 2021 \n \nCenter for Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2019 List \n \nSmithsonian Magazine '10 Best Children's Books of 2019′ List \n \nEvery day, Momofuku Ando would retire to his lab--a little shed in his backyard. For years, he'd dreamed about making a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty for the hungry people he'd seen in line for a bowl on the black market following World War II. Peace follows from a full stomach, he believed. \n \nDay after day, Ando experimented. Night after night, he failed. But Ando kept experimenting. \n \nWith persistence, creativity, and a little inspiration, Ando succeeded. This is the true story behind one of the world's most popular foods.\n