Hardcover First Printing
A keepsake first-printing edition of Yaya’s Manti, a picture book about Armenian food, family, memory, and the stories we carry. Based on an original story by Ellie, age 7, about making hand-folded Armenian pasta with her grandmother, Yaya; shaped with support from Story Bound; and illustrated by Brett Tunick.
This is a pre-order. Books are expected in Fall 2026 after final artwork, proofing, and printing are complete.
U.S. shipping and Tribeca pickup available at checkout.
Prefer softcover? A $30 softcover first printing is also available.
Expected Fall 2026. U.S. shipping and Tribeca pickup available at checkout.
Created by Ellie + Brett
Yaya’s Manti began as an original story by Ellie Ozgun, age 7, about making hand-folded Armenian pasta with her grandmother, Yaya. Story Bound helped shape the structure, and Brett Tunick brought the book to life through illustration.
Ellie Ozgun
Ellie is the child behind the original story of Yaya’s Manti. Her love of cooking with her grandmother shaped the heart of the book.
Brett Tunick
Brett Tunick is the illustrator of Yaya’s Manti. His artwork brings warmth, humor, and texture to the kitchen, the family table, and the hand-folded pasta at the center of the story.
