Let's face it, veganism can take a toll on your mental health. It is emotionally exhausting to constantly be inundated with stories of the very real abuse constantly endured by our non-human friends. So, when you've read enough bad news and need a break, check out the titles below. These books emphasize joy and share … Continue reading Books for a Positive Vegan Mindset
Best Books of 2021
This year was filled with several wonderful book releases from many talented vegan authors. Though this list is certainly not comprehensive, here are a few Tofu Reader favorite titles from 2021! Bear Boy by Justin Barker Bear Boy is an inspiring coming-of-age work about Justin Barker's mission to rescue two neglected bears from a defunct … Continue reading Best Books of 2021
Book Review: Bear Boy
Justin Barker discovered his love for animals and knack for animal activism as a middle schooler living in the suburbs of Northern California. Despite school bullying, family strife, and an ongoing identity crisis, Barker was motivated to advocate for animals after picking up a copy of Ingrid Newkirk’s Kids Can Save the Animals! 101 Easy … Continue reading Book Review: Bear Boy
An Interview with “Bear Boy” Justin Barker
Animal activist Justin Barker discovered his passion for saving animals as a young teenager. Faced with routine bullying at school, dismissive adults, and an unyielding desire to rescue animals from confinement, Barker set out to free two black bears named Brutus and Ursula from a defunct zoo in Northern California, deeming him "Bear Boy". Now, … Continue reading An Interview with “Bear Boy” Justin Barker
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