# Anti-Carnivore Children's Books Ruby Roth's 'Vegan is Love' Breaks Down Animal Abuse for the Young By Jordy E | Published 2012-04-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-is-love References: [nylonmag](http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2012/04/27/here-is-a-childrens-book-about-vegans/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Is-Love-Having-Taking/dp/1583943544?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The newly released 'Vegan is Love' [children's book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindy-mind) has been causing quite a stir. Written and illustrated by American author, artist, teacher and long-time vegan Ruby Roth, the bright pages break down the practices at the heart of the American meat production industry. Topics like lab testing and animal abuse are relayed with the help of pictures, all of which are targeted towards an audience of 7-year olds. While Vegan is Love is getting at some crucial consumption issues, critics have argued that Roth's project is too extremist. They have maintained that there are health risks associated with [vegan diets at a young age](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-product), and that the information contained may exacerbate a picky eating problem for parents. Roth, however, believes that criticisms should be launched at American food producers, not her [plant-friendly community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proveg-international-catering-guide). Whichever way one aligns, it may be said that the book is making educational strides. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Children's Books:** Creating children's books that educate about veganism and animal abuse. - **Ethical Consumption Education:** Promoting awareness of consumption practices and their impact on animals. - **Controversy in Children's Literature:** Examining the debate surrounding the content of children's books and their potential effects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to tap into the market for children's books that promote ethical values. - **Sustainability:** Participating in the production of educational materials that advocate for sustainable and ethical practices. - **Food Production:** Exploring innovative approaches and technologies towards more ethical and transparent meat production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Vegan Recipe Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-vegan.md) - [Veggie-First Children's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-gourmets.md) - [Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggy-kids.md) - [Vegetarian School Lunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-school-lunch-menu.md) - [Cruelty-Free Grocery Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-food-products.md) - [Dog Food Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-food-cookbook.md) - [Kindness-Promoting Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeats-childrens-books.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Kids Yogurt Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-kids.md) - [Animal Welfare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lion1.md)