Introduction
Resources here are meant for both vegetarian/vegan kids and teens, as well as their parents. Topics include animal rights, nutrition for children, youth activism, and vegetarian cooking for kids.
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For Children
That's Why We Don't Eat Animals by ISBN: 9781556437854Publication Date: 2009-05-26"That's Why We Don't Eat Animals uses colorful artwork and lively text to introduce vegetarianism and veganism to early readers (ages six to ten).
Vegan Is Love by ISBN: 9781583943540Publication Date: 2012-04-24InVegan Is Love,author-illustrator Ruby Roth introduces young readers to veganism as a lifestyle of compassion and action.
- PBS Kids Food Lab Vegetarian RecipesMeat-free recipes that kids can make from PBS Kids.
For Teens
Vegetarianism by ISBN: 9780737772272Publication Date: 2015-02-10This collection of essays explores such questions surrounding eating a plant-based diet including if meat-based diets are necessarily bad for the planet, the moral and spiritual implications of vegetarianism, and whether the diet is actually beneficial for health. The essays in each chapter are organized into a question-and response format, allowing readers to easily summarize different viewpoints.
Vegetarianism for Teens by ISBN: 9780736871945Publication Date: 2000-09-01Discusses vegetarianism and reasons why some teenagers choose it. Also includes information on building a healthy vegetarian diet, and how to plan for vegetarian meals and snacks at home and on the go.
- Veg YouthFounded by a teen to promote vegetarianism and activism among young people. Tips on how to talk to parents, start student clubs, and ideas for school assignments.
- Young VeggieThe Vegetarian Society’s page for kids and teens with information about vegetarianism, talking to parents, nutrition, and recipes.
For Parents
- Becoming a VegetarianArticle from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital about the nutritional needs of children and teens adopting a vegetarian diet.
- Help! My Daughter Has Become a VegetarianThis article is from the pediatric health blog of the Boston Children’s Hospital and discusses nutritional needs of vegan/vegetarian children
- Pregnancy, Childhood, and Teen Resources from Vegan HealthArticles about nutrition during pregnancy and nutritional considerations for children and teen written by registered dietitians.
- Raising Vegetarian ChildrenBlog for parents with vegetarian children. Contributors are registered dietitians from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Raising Vegetarian Kids from PBS ParentsDiscusses the benefits and risks of vegetarian diets for children. Gives tips on communicating with your child, school, and doctor when switching to a plant-based diet.