Jorel Ferguson is the twelve-year-old author of Cats in Space, which tells the story of two cats stranded in space after their expedition craft malfunctions. Ferguson, who began writing Cats in Space at the age of eight, was honoured at The National Library and Information System Authority’s (NALIS) annual First Time Authors Appreciation (FTA) programme in 2024. Jorel’s perspective on life is generally uplifting, especially after his homework has been completed.