As animal exploitation increases, animal liberation issues are of growing concern, as seen through the rise of veganism, academic disciplines devoted to animal issues, and mainstream critiques of factory farms. Yet as the dialogues, debates and books continue to grow, the voices of "street level" activists--not academics, journalists or vegan chefs--are rarely heard. This volume broadens animal liberation dialogues by offering the arguments, challenges, inspiration and narratives of grassroots activists. The essays show what animal advocacy looks like from a collective of individuals living in and around Minnesota's Twin Cities; the essayists, however, write of issues, both personal and political, that resound on a global scale. This collection provides a platform for rank and file activists to explain why and how they dedicate their time and what is being done for animals on a local level that can translate to global efforts to end animal exploitation.

This collection includes fifteen original poems and prayers written especially for young children. It brings the kind of warmth and love to storytime that only the beloved Berenstain Bears can deliver. Focusing on character traits and simple lessons and truths such as being a good friend, thankfulness, generosity, honesty, and bravery, these prayers and poems will enrich and grow the faith and prayer life of all the little cubs in your life. Together with classic The Berenstain Bears artwork and Scripture from the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), this cuddly collection is sure to become a family favorite. The Berenstain Bears My Bedtime Book of Poems and Prayers: Introduces a collection of fifteen original poems and prayers written especially for young children Is another must-have addition to the Zonderkidz Living Lights: A Faith Story brand, one of the bestselling children’s book series Is a welcome addition to the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series with over 13 million copies sold since 2008