Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila's CATS OF THE WORLD

All books will be pre-signed by the authors. Following the formal event, attendees will have a chance to have a photo taken with Hannah and Andrew.

More about the Book: Hannah "Kitten Lady" Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

Wife and husband team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and rehabilitate neonatal kittens, educate the public on cat and kitten care, and capture our feline friends' unique personalities through writing and photography.

Now, in the project of their dreams, they've taken their passion for cats global. In Cats of the World, Shaw and Marttila travel across thirty countries to explore feline welfare and cat culture around the globe, documenting their travels with stunning photos and stories from each location.

Journey to England's charming pubs and candle-lit cathedrals, Chile's vibrant produce markets and colorful hillsides, Türkiye's spice bazaars and ancient ruins, South Africa's bustling streets and lush mountains, and so many places in between with Shaw and Marttila as they learn from cats--and the people who love them most--that compassion is truly a universal language.

More about Hannah and Andrew:

Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, is an award-winning kitten rescuer, humane educator, and unwavering animal advocate who has dedicated her life to innovating kitten care and protecting the most vulnerable felines. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty, Kitten Lady’s Big Book of Little Kittens, Kitten Lady’s CATivity Book, and the Adventures in Fosterland series. She is also the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization saving the lives of neonatal kittens throughout the nation. She lives in California with her husband, Andrew Marttila, their cats, and an endless rotation of foster kittens.

Andrew Marttila is a professional animal photographer specializing in cats. Over the years he’s taken millions of photos of our feline overlords, which have been used in worldwide media in both digital and print—from the cover of National Geographic to Good Morning America. He is the creator of several books including Shop Cats of New York, Cats on Catnip, and How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats. He is also a board member of Orphan Kitten Club, and has hand-raised hundreds of rescued kittens along with his wife, Hannah Shaw.

More about Georgia:

Georgia Hardstark is the co-host of the hit true crime/comedy podcast, My Favorite M**der, along with comedian Karen Kilgariff. Since its inception in January 2016, the show has broken global download records and sparked an enthusiastic and dedicated community of listeners, aka Murderinos.In 2018, Karen and Georgia founded the podcast network Exactly Right Media, which has since grown to 15 shows, many of which regularly appear on top podcast charts. In 2019, their hit dual-memoir, Stay Sexy Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-to Guide, became an instant #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller and they've been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, The Atlantic, Elle, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Tonight and more.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pasadena Humane, 361 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, United States