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Can I Play with my Food? is an early-reader picture book that explores food and science through the eyes of two sisters. Nema and Lexi let their imaginations run wild as they discover where food comes from and how a simple experiment can shape their dreams. This story shows children that playing with food can be fun and educational but also highlights the importance of acceptance. While others might think a disability like Down’s Syndrome is a hindrance, Nema and Lexi show us that the ingredients of compassion, acceptance, and love make anything possible. The launch was on 2.22.22, and what a success! Since its release, Can I Play with my Food is in homes and schools nationwide! Purchase my book for you or someone you know at Walmart.com, Barnes&Noble.com, Amazon.com, or Goodreads.com. If you live in Memphis, you can find my book at Shelby Farms Gift Shop, Sweet Lala’s Bakery, Novel Bookstore, Burke’s Bookstore, Cooper-Young Gallery, and Gift Shop. For a book reading, signing, or bulk purchasing, email ali@umamifcc.com “It is so gratifying that the kids in and around Ithaca will get exposure to food science through Can I Play with My Food? Thank you for all the important work you are doing to nourish future scientists.” — Timothy Lott Ph.D, Cornell University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/2cf59423-0490-4791-8161-c9fa3c337889/photos.by.be+%2811+of+20%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/8a73fbc6-f59b-4a3b-bf91-1eca19d3369f/photos.by.be-14.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/cf9079d8-10f4-4b98-9311-d37c815f134f/photos.by.be+%285+of+6%29.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/0b1fd475-3e00-4733-b3c7-e9563176c5df/photos.by.be-4+%283%29.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/d1234f26-89d5-41f8-b15e-f8726392c5b1/pink+hs.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/8e366d97-6e79-422d-b2ed-15724d3e56c8/Martha_Stewart_Living_Omnimedia_Logo.svg.png About How to Store Raspberries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/7947c8a7-7c47-4232-b90a-b84041184530/MV+logo.png About Meet Ali Manning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/684229f3-1343-491d-b218-1167561ab12c/levittshell2.jpg About Levitt Shell Professionals Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/b03368de-7529-40ec-8ce4-898e7d51147d/WREG+logo.jfif About The Food Scientist, Ali Manning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/aca25095-3219-49ce-a654-8aee0ff919f7/Bon_App%C3%A9tit_logo.svg.png About Why don't microwaves heat food evenly? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/0ccf151b-2673-44e9-a323-656014c562ec/MH+and+F+logo.png About Memphis Health & Fitness Cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/dc6f9c0a-6f24-4ecf-9b51-8803386f8a93/WAM+logo.png About Keep it Cool and Look Cool at the FedEx St Jude Championship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/d6a8d71f-ccff-4e37-a72b-15ec4160a9aa/dm_logo.jpg About Ready to Ride and Roll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/490da9c5-5586-4dcb-bc4a-ab3aa098aad8/CR-logo.png About Meet Ali Manning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/c51ccbc5-0927-47a5-9b10-9ecd90489c2d/2017-huffpost-new-logo-design-2.png About Best Potatoes for Potato Salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/fd83ed64-3875-42b4-b744-bcfbeb434c6a/voyage+atl.jpg About Work & Life with Ali Manning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/3665cb99-5256-4b2c-bbbc-4d299d9ed3ab/We+are+memphis+logo.png About The Return of Rollerskating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/c02c7c9f-6967-4d41-9b2b-4b0aa4e5ab0e/MBJ+logo.png About Food Scientist Ali Manning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/1aabc762-6c5d-4d36-a809-202fe0d8dcd1/1200px-REI_logo.svg.png About Limitless Sides to Outside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/987080a2-5b73-4128-a82b-b853d2ed6524/download.png About Snack Vs Chef https://www.ali-manning.com/can-i-play-with-my-food daily 0.75 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e73817c5386da1c9d7e38c1/8ef50e81-5a5e-41c2-a364-b7ac8f021a7f/photos.by.be-8+%284%29.jpg Can I Play with My Food? - Book Overview Can I Play with my Food? is an early-reader picture book that explores food and science through the eyes of two sisters. Nema and Lexi let their imaginations run wild as they discover where food comes from and how a simple experiment can shape their dreams. This story shows children that playing with food can be fun, but it also highlights the importance of acceptance. While others might think a disability like Down Syndrome is a hindrance, Nema and Lexi show us that the ingredients of compassion, acceptance, and love make anything possible. If you’d like to book a special reading or purchase wholesale, please reach out! Email: info@umamifcc.com Now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop and Goodreads.