Vegetarian Kids and Teens -- The Vegetarian Resource Group

VEGETARIAN KIDS


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	The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook by Judy Krizmanic
	Meatless Meals for Working People by Charles Stahler and Debra Wasserman

Nutrition Information

Also see Raising a Vegetarian Family, which contains materials from our Vegetarian Journal series Family Matters

VRG Annual Essay Contest

Essay Contest Rules and Previous Winners
Essay Contest Lesson Plan

How many kids are veggies?

Recipes

Online you can access our recipe sections at www.vrg.org/recipes, www.vrg.org/journal and www.vrg.org/nutshell/faqrecipes.htm. VRG also publishes several cookbooks with quick and easy recipes. These including Simply Vegan, Conveniently Vegan, and Meatless Meals for Working People.

Of particular interest for children would be our Leprechaun Cake and Other Tales, A Vegetarian Story-Cookbook, by Vonnie Winslow Crist and Debra Wasserman. Here's a recipe from the book:

Fourth of July Garbanzo Bean Burgers
(Makes 6 burgers)

2 cups pre-cooked or canned (two 19-ounce cans) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and mashed
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1) Mix all ingredients except for cooking oil in a bowl.
2) Form 6 flat patties. Fry in oiled pan over medium-high heat until burgers are golden brown. Turn burgers over and fry on the other side until done.
3) Serve alone or with tomato sauce, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.

Our Guide to Fast Food might also be helpful.

Additional Materials

We also offer these materials for children:

I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Book
I Love Animals and Broccoli Shopping Basket
Lesson Plan for I Love Animals and Broccoli

These materials are available for two first class stamps each. Send your mailing address and request to The VRG, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.

Books for Young Vegetarians

The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook

by Judy Krizmanic

Leprechaun Cake and Other Tales A Vegetarian Story-Cookbook

by Vonnie Winslow Crist and Debra Wasserman

Herb the Vegetarian Dragon

is a publication for kids. In the story, all the other dragons are meateaters except for Herb. Other themes in the story include peer pressure to eat meat and trying to live on a world with different types of creatures. (ISBN 1-902283-36-8)

Two books for teen vegetarians include:

Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian by Judy Krizmanic
Vegetables Rock! A Complete Guide for Teenage Vegetarians, by Stephanie Pierson.

Young People's Books with Vegetarian or Animal Rights Themes

See the International Vegetarian Youth Pages, www.ivu.org/youth, for more books and links for ordering.

Become a VRG Intern

VRG has intern openings. The job depends on your background, major, and interests. Tasks may include research, writing, and/or community outreach.

Journalism, English, Nutrition, and Business majors can gain valuable experience. Activists can learn new skills and knowledge, and share your expertise. Positions are open throughout the year for all ages. VRG internships are unpaid.

If interested, please send a current resume, writing samples, and a letter including the following information:
a) Why you want to intern for The Vegetarian Resource Group.
b) The type of experience that would interest you.
c) Your qualifications.
to:
Intern Position
The Vegetarian Resource Group
PO Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
or e-mail the above to vrg@vrg.org.

Vegetarian Slide Presentation

The VRG now has a slide show for rent or sale called "Vegetarianism - A Lifestyle You Can Live With." Jim Dunn, one of our volunteers extraordinaire, created the slides and text. This presentation covers the many benefits of vegetarianism for health, the environment, and the animals. If you would like to give a talk about vegetarianism at your school, local library, or office, this slide show is a great way to introduce the topic. There are 34 slides and a ten-page speakers guide. The presentation is about an hour in length, but that depends upon the speaker and topics covered. You can rent the slides for $20 for one month plus a $130 deposit. If you would like to purchase the presentation, the cost is $150. For more information, please contact Jeannie at (410) 366-8343 or via e-mail at jeannie@vrg.org.

Vegetarian T-shirts, Buttons, Pins, and Stickers

We have a few bumperstickers, buttons and a t-shirt. Our catalog items are at: www.vrg.org/catalog/tshirt.htm and www.vrg.org/catalog/bumper.htm. You can e-mail or write for a full catalog.

Vegetarian Game

For some educational fun, try our Vegetarian Game!

Kids and Teens Online

Parents (and kids too), you might want to join our vegetarian parents e-mail list for a wide range of experiences, support, and advice.

From our Online Resources for Vegetarians

International Vegetarian Youth Pages
www.ivu.org/youth
News, links, articles, and much more from The International Vegetarian Union. They also offer an e-mail discussion list.

Vegetarian Society of the UK Youth Pages
www.vegsoc.org/youth/index.html
Resources, contacts, educational materials, and nutrition information for teens and college students.

The contents of this website and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

Web site questions or comments? Please email vrg@vrg.org.