Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk Translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones This is the first fiction book on my list this month and there is a good reason. The novel is a crime story but with a twist in that it is also a primer for vegetarian ethics. The novel … Continue reading #Veganuary: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
#Veganuary: The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery
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: Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation
Beasts of Burden by Sunaura Taylor Animal rights are never just about animal rights, that is what you learn the more familiar you become with the movement. How we identify ourselves as human beings has always been connected with our abilities, whether that is our so-called unique intelligence, or our ability to use complex machines. … Continue reading #Veganuary: Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation
#Veganuary: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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
Welcome to #Veganuary
My name is Abdourahamane Ly, I am a vegan animal rights activist from Guinea and this month I am guest curating #Veganuary for the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. Veganuary is an annual challenge created by an organization in the UK encouraging people to adopt a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. I will … Continue reading Welcome to #Veganuary
The Booktrekker: Introduction
My name is Pam Giarrizzo, and I'm thrilled to have been invited to guest edit this month for Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. I embarked on a project a few years ago to explore the world through reading, cooking, and giving, which means reading a book, cooking a dish, and making a donation to a … Continue reading The Booktrekker: Introduction
South African Womxn Writers – Day 9: Cook like a South African
South African food is diverse and delicious, influenced by the culinary traditions of the many varied communities that live in the country. For a list of typical South African foods and dishes, check out this fantastic Wikipedia list. Otherwise, dip into some of the fantastic recipe books, below. Dorah Sitole - 40 Years of Iconic … Continue reading South African Womxn Writers – Day 9: Cook like a South African
