Ruby Roth is an acclaimed activist, artist, and author whose work has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, Change.org, Glamour,and Wired as well as on The Today Show, FOX, ABC, CNN, and other major media outlets.She first discovered children's interest in veganism while teaching art at an elementary school. Complementing her degrees in art and American studies, she has researched animal agriculture, health, nutrition, and the benefits of a plant-based diet for nearly a decade. Her first book, That's Why We Don't Eat Animals, was published in 2009.A vegan since 2003, she lives in Los Angeles.
“Leaping and bounding toward a more peaceable world, this
heart-centered book shows just how far our actions can go when
we use love to fuel change.” —Jason Mraz, singer and songwriter
"An important and completely unique addition to children's
literature, Vegan Is Love is a gift for newer, greener, and more
compassionate generations to come." —Gene Baur, president and
co-founder of Farm Sanctuary
“Roth’s work brings children a new viewpoint on animals that we
desperately need in today’s world. Her message to stop attending
dolphinariums is a great way to get children personally involved in
making moral choices that are best for the animals. Dolphins belong
in the sea, not in captivity.” —Richard O’Barry, marine mammal
specialist, The Cove; campaign director of
SaveJapanDolphins.org
“Children love animals, and Vegan Is Love helps to nurture
their natural compassion. Please give this book to the
teachers, parents, and children in your life, and you will do
a world of good to create a compassionate world for all.”
—Lorri Houston, founder and president, Animal Acres Farm
Sanctuary
“Ruby Roth’s short, sweet, and beautifully illustrated book is a
must for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and babysitters, as
is her message that ‘The choice to be vegan is especially brave.’
And that goes for grown-ups, too." —Joseph Connelly, founder and
publisher, VegNews magazine
“Vegan Is Love beautifully conveys compelling reasons to
reevaluate the food we eat, clothes we wear, and entertainment we
choose. Best of all, it offers children ways they can be part of
the solution today.” —Brendan Brazier, professional triathlete,
best-selling author of Thrive
“This book gives young people a comprehensive view of animal rights
as a lifestyle in an easy-to-digest format. It is my dream that
future generations will extend their compassion to all sentient
beings as part of their daily practice. This book provides the
tools they need to get started." —Simone Reyes, Running Russell
Simmons
“Ruby Roth is a magical truth-teller, artist, and conduit to
kindness. If I had my druthers, every child in the world
would have compulsory homework to read her work, as compassion
should be the most perfunctory lesson we learn. My vegan son is so
lucky to have Roth’s books to guide him—for every question he has,
her books provide an answer.” —Chloe Jo Davis, founder of Girlie
Girl Army
“Being a Wellness Warrior isn’t just for adults. Ruby Roth’s
fabulous new book teaches children how veganism leads to
personal and planetary health and happiness. Share your
respect and compassion for our animal friends by reading Vegan
Is Love to a little one you adore.” —Kris Carr, New York Times
best-selling author, motivational speaker, and wellness coach
"Beautifully written and illustrated. ...Vegan Is Love: Having
Heart and Taking Action covers everything from why visiting zoos is
not a way to support animals if we love them to why eating a
plant-based diet is the healthiest thing for us and our world. ...
I read the book to my kids and they were totally engrossed in the
story and the pictures. ... The message Ruby Roth wants you all to
take away from her new book is to ‘Love deeply, think critically,
and act responsibly!'" —Sarah Creighton, blogger, Veggie Kids
“Roth’s skillful paintings feature rich colors and stylized
animals.” —School Library Journal
"Sure to provoke controversy and discussion, this illustrated
introduction to vegan living occasionally leans too heavily on
assumptions but generally offers a clear view of the topic.
Presented in picture-book format, this nonfiction work features a
different concept on each two-page spread. These concepts include
clothing choices, animal testing and using animals in entertainment
venues as well as eating habits, farming and environmental
degradation. With each, Roth examines the impact of peoples'
choices on the Earth and the animals that live on it. ... [Roth's]
main thrust—that our choices influence the world around us—will
remain true indefinitely." —Kirkus Reviews
“We hope that this book ends up on every library shelf because of
its important and realistic message.” —Vegetarian Journal
"[Vegan is Love] is not only a beautiful book from cover to cover
with gorgeous illustrations and truthful messages, but it gives
children the encouragement that they have the power to take things
into their own hands. ... This book will captivate your child(ren)
as it did mine." —Catherine Love, RanVeganess
"[Vegan is Love] provides parents with an educational tool and
vegan children with a rare opportunity to have a book that reflects
their family's life and values. In this visually lush follow-up to
her first children's book, That's Why We Don't Eat Animals, Roth
introduces children to facets of veganism beyond the food we eat.
Elaborately and beautifully illustrated, Vegan is Love teaches
children that, small though they may be, they have the power to
create positive change through the choices they make. ...the
message of love prevails." —This Dish is Veg
"Talented children's book author and illustrator Ruby Roth, author
of That's Why We Don't Eat Animals, presents her newest book, Vegan
Is Love. ... If you have any kiddos in your life (or friends with
kids), this would make a perfect gift!" —Vegan Break
"The book covers clothing choices, animal testing, and using
animals for entertainment, but perhaps the most controversial
component of the book is eating habits." —The Today Show blog,
MSNBC
"Roth's message is direct but tactful, and she believes it's an
important one to communicate. She hopes to share what it means to
'put our love into action' with today's youth, and even includes
resources at the back of the book that provide children with ways
to take action themselves and create a more sustainable and
compassionate world." —World News for Life
"Ruby Roth's last book, That's Why We Don't Eat Animals, is a
favorite of pre-teens and extra-smart kids nationwide, and she's
followed it up with an even stronger book—Vegan Is Love—brimming
with magnificent illustrations and strong, brilliant messages."
—GirlieGirl Army
"Colorful clever drawings work in tandem with an interesting story
to hold young readers' interest. Cautious parents might think Vegan
is Love may be too intense for children, but-as a humane educator
for more than 20 years—I suggest adults should read the book before
dismissing it. Shielding children from the truth behind circuses or
rodeos may be more harmful than reading a book like Vegan Is Love.
Some young readers may disagree with the book's message; others
will embrace it." —Debra J. White, Animal People
"I really believe the overall message [Ruby Roth] is sending to
moms, dads, and families across the globe is invaluable. ...
Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore—we ALL need to
become more connected to our food and to Mother Earth. As parents,
we need to teach our children about proper nutrition, why healthy
eating is a must, and how every decision we make influences our
world." —Lisa, Mommy Om
"[Ruby Roth] is hoping to show children that choosing a vegan
lifestyle is not only healthy but brave." —lilSugar
"Vegan is Love gently asks young readers to take personal
responsibility [for making] the world a better place for animals.
Children are not afraid to do that. They are not fearful. Adults
could learn a lot from children." —Freeheel Vegan
"The main aim of the book is to argue that kids should be raised
vegan-eating nothing that contains meat, dairy, fish, eggs, or any
other animal-based product-because it's the right thing to do for
the earth." —The Baby Center blog
"Roth illustrates through the book how our daily choices in eating
meat make an impact locally and globally; she explores the ethical
decisions we have to make, such as refusing to go to zoos or animal
races, refusing products tested on animals or made from animals,
and choosing to buy only organic foods." —Yahoo! UK
"Vegan is Love, by Ruby Roth, will undoubtedly make some parents
and their children feel uncomfortable, but then again so have
beloved classics such as The Lorax and The Giving Tree. ... In
addition to diet, Vegan is Love sheds light on other animal welfare
concerns such as wearing fur, habitat loss, and animal-based forms
of entertainment like horseracing or sea parks. It even
demonstrates how a plant-based diet ties into ending world hunger,
somethingany family can appreciate." —Holistic Living with Rachel
Avalon
"The book definitely brings up topics that should be discussed as a
family." —Glamour Magazine's Health & Diet blog
“Parents have many talks with their kids as they grow up. There's
the ‘birds and the bees’ talk and the ‘sharing is caring’ talk, or
even the ‘don't be a bully’ talk. Now, author Ruby Roth wants
parents to have the ‘If it's too scary to talk about while we're
eating, it's too scary to eat’ discussion with their children.”
—CNN.com
“One of the most compelling aspects of this book is that it reminds
children that everyone—including kids—can make compassionate,
cruelty-free choices each day. The tone is empowering and will sit
especially well with children who are motivated to improve their
world. Parents, caregivers and teachers who practice or are
transitioning to cruelty-free living will relish the fact that
there is now another book available that buttresses their values.”
—VegBooks
“Vegan is Love is designed to inspire children to adopt a vegan
lifestyle at an early age. It's aimed at kids ages 6 and up, and
includes lessons on animal cruelty and the environmental
consequences of eating meat, such as pollution emitted by animal
farms.” —U.S. News and Worlds Report
“Roth offers a detailed description of vegan living in Vegan is
Love, complete with information for children to make cruelty-free
choices at home, in school, and in their communities.” —The
Huffington Post
"Once in a very great while a book comes along with such a strong,
important message that I marvel over the courage and spirit of the
author. Vegan Is Love is one such book. Ruby Roth is
one of our most important teachers, bringing an honest awareness to
the plight of the animals, the planet, and our own lives. With
her focus being on a topic that has often, and for far too long,
been considered taboo, Ms. Roth should be applauded and celebrated
for her work."—Erica Settino, Creations Magazine
“Inspiring book describing vegan philosophy… Vividly
conceptualized.” —Midwest Book Review
“With its child-friendly illustrations, Vegan is Love is a unique
way to introduce children to the vegan philosophy. … Roth gently
raises consciousness about the links between food, health, animals,
and the environment. Best of all, she empowers children to make
choices.” —Taste for Life
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