I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki

Imagine you have a secret diary where you write down all your feelings, even the tricky ones. That's kind of like this book! It's a special story written by a lady named Baek Se-hee.

She wrote down her talks with her doctor about how she was feeling sad sometimes. But she also wrote about wanting to eat tteokbokki, which is a super yummy Korean snack made of chewy rice cakes in a spicy sauce. It's like saying, 'I'm feeling down, but I still want my favorite treat!' This book helps people understand that it's okay to have mixed-up feelings.

This book started out as a little project, like a drawing you make just for yourself. Baek Se-hee first shared her story herself, not in a big fancy store. But guess what?

Lots and lots of people loved it! It became a bestseller, which means tons of people bought it. It's so popular that it's been translated into 25 different languages, so kids and grown-ups all over the world can read it.

That's like having your drawing copied and shared in almost every country!

This book is a true superstar! It has sold over a million copies all around the world. That's more than the number of kids in some big cities!

It’s so special that it was even translated into English by a translator named Anton Hur and published by a big company called Bloomsbury Publishing. This means people who don't speak Korean can also read Baek Se-hee's amazing story and learn about her feelings and her love for tteokbokki.

This book is important because it talks about feelings in a way that's easy to understand. It shows that even when you're feeling sad or confused, it's okay. It also reminds us that sometimes, simple things like eating a favorite food can make us feel a little bit better.

It helps people realize they are not alone in their feelings. It’s like a friendly hug in book form, telling you that your feelings are valid and that there's always hope and delicious snacks!