Sushi Kitty

by Maria Ashworth, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

Kitty dreams of breaking tradition and proving that passion knows no gender. For centuries, sushi-making has been a craft reserved for men—but Kitty’s love for the art drives her to challenge the rules. Her determination puts her at odds with her family and community, forcing her to make choices that could change her life—and those of the people she loves—forever.

Join Kitty on an inspiring journey of courage, resilience, and self-discovery in Sushi Kitty. This middle-grade tale will captivate readers who loved A Single Shard and Disney’s Brave. With a rich, immersive world and a heroine you can’t help but root for, this story celebrates the power of following your dreams, breaking barriers, and proving that determination can transform even the most rigid traditions.

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Published June 4, 2025

About the author

I am an award-winning author who has published eight picture books and a Middle Grade novel. A few of my adult short stories have published in literary contests and a woman’s anthology.

I've been featured in an article December 2017 in Story Monsters Ink. By promoting myself, I landed on Fox News in Houston, Houston Chronicle newspaper, and NPR with my first book, on blended families.

I lead a weekly critique group that I started in 2009. I continue to perfect my craft by being a long-standing member with SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators).