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"You're never too young to change the worldDo you want to help animals but are not sure how? Or maybe you are already helping animals and want to do more. Whether you're seven years old or seventeen, Saving Animals: A Future Activist's Guide - a lively, interactive, hands-on guide to animal and environmental activism for young people of all ages - will show you how. This timely book covers all aspects of animal protection - from pets to farm animals to wildlife - as well as how to make the world a better place for animals through vegan outreach, animal advocacy, and volunteerism. Whatever your personality, skillset, or age, you'll find something in this book to inspire you. In addition to information on why animal protection is vital for all living beings as well as our planet, this book is filled with the interviews and stories of more than two dozen young activists, ranging in age from seven to twenty-two, all of whom are doing amazing things to help create a kinder world. You'll learn how fun and easy it is to be vegan, discover what kinds of outreach will best fit your style, and find hope for a better future. ""We may be young, but we're also powerful. People will see us speaking up for animals and will realize that they, too, can make positive changes. Our voices will be heard."" --Emma Black (14), Wollongong, Australia"

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Kelaher's message is buoyant. Saving Animals is an inspiring compilation of ideas and guidance. Get ready to feel motivated! --Jo-Anne McArthur, photographer & founder of We Animals Media Saving Animals is a dynamic must-read guide for anyone and everyone interested in making positive change for animals. Catherine's comprehensive approach will galvanize you into action through inspirational stories of activism, outreach ideas, practical advice, and so much more. I only wish I had had access to such a valuable resource in my early years of activism! --Jasmin Singer, co-host, Our Hen House; author of The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan This latest book by the remarkable Catherine Kelaher is moving, inspiring, and hopeful ... Saving Animals: A Future Activist's Guide is a touchstone of information about the plight of trillions of animals and what you can do personally to help. I applaud the young people within the covers for their courage and empathy ... The phenomenal scope of the book means every contingency is covered. Catherine leaves the reader feeling empowered and part of a large community. This wise, well-researched book is a gem. --Lynda Stoner, CEO of Animal Liberation NSW I wish I'd had a copy of this book when I was young! At the age of eleven, I stopped eating animals and was met with resistance. No one at school or home understood my love for animals and desire not to hurt them. Fortunately young people today who have compassion for animals and want to advocate for them now have this brilliant resource from Catherine Kelahar. Saving Animals: A Future Activist's Guide is an outstanding, comprehensive book that provides resources, advice, information, and inspiration on every aspect of animal advocacy, from self-care and different types of activism to starting an animal rights club at school and choosing a career that aligns with your passions. This book is essential reading for all young people who want to make a difference for animals-and their parents and schoolteachers. --Katrina Fox, author of Vegan Ventures & founder of the Vegan Women's Leadership Network

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Catherine Kelaher is the founder of NSW Hen Rescue, an Australian charity that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes hens and other animals from factory farms. Both Catherine and NSW Hen Rescue have received awards for animal activism and rescue. Catherine was born and raised in England and studied English literature and creative writing at Kingston Upon Thames University. She moved to Sydney in 2006 and has been rescuing animals and trying to make the world a better place ever since.

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