In Paws on the Prize: The Championship Quest of the Superstar Kitties, five fearless feline athletes –Willie, Ayla, Skunk, Alto, and Momo –dribble, dash, and dream their way from the Final Four to the national title game! As they face fierce competition and high-stakes moments, these superstar kitties show that true champions are made through heart, hustle, and the power of friendship. With every bounce of the ball and cheer from the crowd, Paws on the Prize reminds young readers that believing in each other –and in themselves—is the real win. It’s the purr-fect tale for young readers who love sports, friendship, and believing in big dreams!

Rachel
Fu
Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the tourism and hospitality business. As an educator, inspirational speaker, researcher, and author of 11 children’s books and two textbooks, she has made an impact in her field. Rachel is also a musician, composer, avid traveler, and a devoted mother to one daughter and five kitties. She has provided leadership in academic and professional organizations. Rachel has published more than 220 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).