#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Genocide, revised & expanded edition

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Cover of Genocide

First published in 2006, this revised and expanded edition of Genocide updates information and case studies through the beginning of 2024. This allows the author to address both the brutal October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israeli communities and a music festival, and the Israeli Defense Force’s bombardment of and withholding of humanitarian supplies from Palestinian … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Genocide, revised & expanded edition

#Veganuary: Racism as Zoological Witchcraft

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A Guide to Getting Out - by Aph Ko Aph Ko is leading the way for Black Vegan thought, by drawing connections between white supremacy and notions of race and animality that exist through consumption of flesh. Aph critiques general comparisons between the enslavement of humans and non-humans but instead views animals as ‘casualties of … Continue reading #Veganuary: Racism as Zoological Witchcraft

#Veganuary: The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery

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The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery by Marjorie Spiegel In this book, Marjorie explores a topic most are too uncomfortable to address. Comparisons between humans and animals have historically ignited prejudice and promoted harmful stereotypes, however this book remains a must read for anyone interested in understanding systems of oppression against all living beings. … Continue reading #Veganuary: The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery

#Veganuary: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass  Ok, so you are wondering why my first book featured for Veganuary isn’t about animals. This is because I didn’t come to the animal rights movement overnight. My quest for justice began with other social justice movements.  As a West African, slavery is a significant and traumatic part … Continue reading #Veganuary: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

#QATARILITMONTH: Qatar’s History

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The Inauguration of the State Qatar Flag 1936–1949 The inauguration of Qatar’s sheikhdom dates back to the leading fathers of the ruling family, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani (r. 1851 – 1878) and his son Sheikh Qasim, colloquially pronounced Jassim (1827 – 1913). The leading fathers of the ruling family were pearl merchants in a time … Continue reading #QATARILITMONTH: Qatar’s History