I'm in a book!
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gave away...the whole announcement in the first 2 seconds...
Hi, it's Emily from BiteSizeVegan.org, where you can find free resources, ecourses, kids' content,
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I am excited to share with you one of the projects I've been working on.
I had the honor of contributing to a brand new book: "Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers."
It is a comprehensive collection of compelling essays from a diverse group of vegan voices.
This book fills the needs of a wide range of readers,
from those new to exploring the plant-based lifestyle to longtime vegans and advocates.
Areas covered in the collection include: personal and global health; the devastation of animal agriculture
to the environment; society’s collective loss of compassion and connection to our kindred animals;
and the desire for a world of greater peace, harmony, and inclusivity.
My essay, entitled "The Harm of 'Humane'" delves into the reality behind humane labels and
animal welfare legislation. I wanted to help both non-vegans attracted to the allure of humane
labels, as well as vegans in need of an effective teaching tool for answering questions about
humane treatment by providing a brief, approachable summation of the humane myth.
I especially highlight the completely arbitrary distinction of what is considered "standard practice"
versus outright abuse, asking the reader if they can tell one from the other.
I walk the reader through this logical thought process
using concrete examples of the extreme disparity between
the external appearance and internal reality of humane regulations,
while also shedding light on the problems with how the media
—and even we activists—talk about undercover exposes.
This book is all thanks to author and editor Dr. Joanne Kong, who brought us all together.
Dr. Kong is an award-winning classical pianist, a writer, speaker, and creative artist.
She is currently a faculty member and sustainability advisor at the University of Richmond in Virginia,
and will be donating all proceeds of this book to Porchlight Animal Sanctuary.
I'm honored to have been included in this collaborative effort.
You can grab a copy of the book today at BiteSizeVegan.org/VeganVoicesBook
Lastly, we are having an official launch party for the book on October 10th, 2021.
You can register for free to join the virtual launch party by going to BiteSizeVegan.org/VeganVoicesLaunch
It is capped at a 500 attendee capacity, but there's still room as of this post.
My deepest thanks to Dr. Joanne Kong for including me in this project.
I hope you all enjoy reading Vegan Voices. Now go live vegan, and I'll see you soon.