In Kitties and the Stormy Day, Dr. Rachel and her four kitties –Willie, Ayla, Skunk, and Alto (WASA)—prepare for hurricane season in sunny Florida. Each kitty finds their unique way to cope with the thunder and lightning, while Dr. Rachel ensures their safety with treats and comfort. Together, they gather in Dr. Rachel’s room to weather the storm. The story emphasizes the importance of preparedness, detailing how Dr. Rachel stocks up on essentials and stays informed, making it a comforting and educational read for young readers and their parents about staying safe during storms.
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Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the tourism and hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) in the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida, where she is also the Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI). Rachel is an affiliate Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) at the Warrington College of Business. Rachel spearheaded the creation of AI/Data Science tracks in THEM undergraduate and graduate certificate programs at UF. In the past decade, through serving as guest editor, associate editor, editorial board member (for 14 leading and well-respected international journals), reviewer (for 9 leading international journals), and chair/reviewer (for 4 major international associations), Rachel has provided leadership in academic and professional organizations. Rachel has published more than 200 papers, including refereed journal articles, refereed conference papers, a magazine article, newsletters, technical reports, and book chapters. Rachel's work has been featured in various media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Carnival Cruise Line, NBC, BBC, Bottom Line Personal, CNBC, ABC News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Popular Science, AARC, KCBS, Recommend Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, the Conversation, and UF News. Rachel is the author of 'Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robot Applications in Hospitality Businesses' [ISBN 979-8-7657-8381-8] (Kendall Hunt publishing company).