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We Rise – Book Club Discussion
February 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join VegLife Des Moines for a discussion of the book We Rise by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. We have a private room at Freedom Blend Coffee reserved, so grab a warm beverage and join us for a delightful discussion of the book. We recommend having read most if not all of the book by the book club date. See below for our full 2019 Book Club Schedule – come to some or all! The book club is free and open to anyone.
ABOUT WE RISE
Challenge the status quo, change the face of activism, and confront climate change head on with the ultimate blueprint for taking action.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a 16-year-old climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful new voice on the front lines of a global youth-led movement. He and his group the Earth Guardians believe that today’s youth will play an important role in shaping our future. They know that the choices made right now will have a lasting impact on the world of tomorrow, and people—young and old—are asking themselves what they can do to ensure a positive, just, and sustainable future. We Rise tells these stories and addresses the solutions.
2019 BOOK CLUB SCHEDULE
Feb 23 – We Rise by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
April 13 – Vegan for Life by Jack Norris RD and Virginia Messina RD ** Virginia Messina will be speaking at DM VeganFest!
June 22 – Veganism in an Oppressive World: A Vegans-of-Color Community Project by Julia Feliz Brueck
Aug 24 – How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach by Tobias Leenaert
Oct 12 – The Emotional Lives of Animals by Marc Bekoff Ph.D
Dec 7 – Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving Relationships and Communication for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters by Melanie Joy