books


Eco-Literature: Creative Writing as Advocacy

Eco-literature: Creative Writing as Advocacy Wednesday May 29, 2024, 7 – 8 pm EST Join author, advocate and veterinarian Nadja Lubiw-Hazard for a reading, discussion, and Q&A. Nadja will read from her recently published short story, “Captive”, based on Yupi, a polar bear held captive in a tropical zoo in […]


Free Copies of Bat Citizens

Bat Citizens, Defending the Ninjas of the Night by Zoocheck director Rob Laidlaw.  An outstanding holiday season gift for any child (or adult) interested in wildlife or for anyone wanting to learn more about bats. The book is for readers aged 8 – 12 years, but can be read by […]


Writing About Animals workshop in Toronto October 4th

Attention Aspiring & Established Writers Writing about Animals Workshop with Nadja Lubiw-Hazard Author / veterinarian / Zoocheck board member October 4, 2023, Toronto, Ontario Writing Animals is a facilitated creative writing workshop designed for people (youth and adults) who are curious, passionate, or excited about animals and want to discover […]


Kids need Nature

This 2013 blog has an important message that should still resonate with parents today. Guest blogger N. Glen Perrett suggests getting kids out into nature as an alternative to looking at animals in captivity. You don’t need studies to realize that children aren’t receiving the same amount of exercise or […]