Coding and Pasta: A Fun Way to Learn Tech Skills

A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But things get messy when the chef keeps adding too many features, creating what's called "spaghetti code. " Kelly has to fix the code to make the perfect spaghetti. This book is the first in a series of five books by Kloss. The series will focus on coding and technology, with the next books aimed at older kids and young adults. The illustrations are done by Remi Jose, and the book is published by Macmillan's Roaring Book Press. Kloss hopes that this book will inspire young people, especially girls, to get interested in coding. She believes that coding is not just a skill but a way to be creative and solve problems. Kloss is also known for her free coding program, Kode with Klossy, which aims to encourage young people to pursue their passions in technology. The book is a fun way to introduce kids to the world of coding. It shows that coding can be used in everyday life, like making a pasta machine. The story also teaches problem-solving skills and the importance of simplicity in coding. Overall, "Spaghetti Code" is a great way to get kids excited about technology and coding.