Sushi Kitty: A middle grade novel about empowerment through change

Product Description

Kitty, a young woman, in Japan during the 17th century, desires tochange traditions and the thinking of those around her. For hundreds ofyears, sushi has been considered an art, crafted and dominated only bymen. Kitty’s aspirations tempt her into a quandary that could affect herand her entire family forever. Sushi Kitty brings the reader on a journeyof how one’s determination can influence their dream into a reality. Fansof A Single Shard and the movie Brave will be taken in by her restrictedworld and cheer her on as she proves that her determination and passionis of a true sushi champion.

About the Author

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