Groundbreaking New Children's Book 'Vegan Is Love' Teaches The Benefits Of
Veganism For People, Animals And The Planet
By Mel Fabrikant Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 06:42 PM EDT
First book to explain a vegan lifestyle for kids provokes controversy on
whether veganism is appropriate for children
Today's highly anticipated release of Vegan Is Love: Having Heart and
Taking Action (North Atlantic Books) has already created controversy, as
parents, nutritionists, and psychologists opine about whether its core
message of changing the way we eat and live is appropriate or even healthy
for children. From national television to major newspapers and mommy blogs,
author-illustrator Ruby Roth is confronting critics who say the book is too
disturbing for impressionable children.
"I'm thrilled that Vegan Is Love is inciting a public discussion," said
Roth, "It's high time we engage youth in topics previously reserved for
adults - democracy, supply and demand, and engaging ourselves in the public
realm. Fast food companies don't think your kids are too young to be
marketed to, agribusiness uses the word 'sustainable' to talk about GMOs,
and marine parks and zoos want kids to believe they are conservationists. If
you don't educate your children, someone else will."
In Vegan Is Love, Roth teaches a new generation of young readers about
choices and the personal agency of people - big and small - in creating a
more sustainable, peaceful, and compassionate world. With the same gentle
candor of her first book, That's Why We Don't Eat Animals (North Atlantic
Books, 2009), and kid-friendly illustrations, Vegan Is Love explores complex
themes of animal cruelty, big agriculture, world hunger, and environmental
degradation.
"Roth's work brings children a new viewpoint on animals that we desperately
need in today's world," said The Cove's Richard O'Barry, marine mammal
specialist and director of SaveJapanDolphins.org. "Her message is a great
way to get children personally involved in making moral choices that are
best for the animals."
Vegan Is Love is the first complete guide to the vegan philosophy and
lifestyle for children. It addresses the daily opportunities children have
to protect animals, the environment, and people around the world. From the
clothes we wear, to the products we buy, to the food we eat and the
entertainment we choose, Roth shows young readers the far-reaching ethical
and environmental rewards of vegan choices. It includes a back-of-the-book
list of actions and resources to empower kids to be the change they wish to
see in the world.
"Ruby Roth's fabulous new book teaches children how veganism leads to
personal and planetary health and happiness," said Kris Carr, New York Times
best-selling author, motivational speaker, and wellness coach. "Share your
respect and compassion for our animal friends by reading Vegan Is Love to a
little one you adore."
About Ruby Roth
Ruby Roth is a Los Angeles-based activist, artist, writer, and former
teacher whose children's books have received international attention for
their sensitive yet frank advocacy of a vegan diet and lifestyle. She has
degrees in art and American Studies, and for nearly a decade has researched
and spoken publicly on animal agriculture, health, nutrition, and the
benefits of a vegan diet. Her first book That's Why We Don't Eat Animals,
published in 2009 by North Atlantic Books, has been praised by celebrities,
leading activists and parents, as well as attacked by the likes of
agribusiness executives.
For more information and an embeddable book trailer video, please see
http://www.VeganIsLove.com
Vegan Is Love: Having Heart and Taking Action
Written and illustrated by Ruby Roth
Reading level: Ages 6 and up; Grade Level 2 and up
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 1 edition (April 24, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583943544
ISBN-13: 978-1583943540
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