Sushi Kitty: A middle grade novel about empowerment through change - Paperback

by Doriano Strologo (Illustrator), Maria Ashworth (Author)

Kitty desires to change traditions and way of thinking of those around her. For hundreds of ofyears, sushi has been considered an art, crafted and dominated only by men. Kitty's aspirations tempt her into a quandary that could affect her and her entire family forever. Sushi Kitty brings the reader on a journey of how one's determination can influence one's dream into a reality. Fans of A Single Shard and the movie Brave will be taken in by her restricted world and cheer her on as she proves that her determination and passion of a true sushi champion.

Author Biography

Some would say Ms. Ashworth possesses some feline characteristics-her love for sushi and having a cat-like curiosity. These facets led her to research and write her this novel. In its early stages, the manuscript was hand selected by a literary agent as a finalist for the Joan Lowery Nixon Award. It also became a finalist in the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) contest. This Middle Grade novel is an addition to the multiple award-winning picture books she has on the market. Ms. Ashworth continues to write and share her