Written by Tracey Winter Glover
Illustrated by Mariella Travis
e-book 978-1-961905-08-5
softcover 978-1-961905-09-2
June 2024 | 54 pages | Age: 8-12 years
Join Fannie, a spirited and courageous chicken with a heart as big as her dreams, on an adventure of a lifetime in Chickens Are Animals, Too! After being rescued from a bleak future, Fannie finds warmth and love in Abbie’s home alongside a motley crew of pets. But when she learns that her fellow chickens are not considered animals by the world, Fannie’s feathery heart refuses to stand by. With a dash of pluck and determination, she organizes an unprecedented march on Washington, rallying chickens and allies from every corner to fight for recognition and rights.
This whimsical, heartwarming tale for middle-grade readers is a journey of friendship, courage, and the power of speaking out. Fannie and her friends will whisk you away on their quest to bend the arc of history toward justice. A story as fun as it is inspiring, Chickens Are Animals, Too! proves that even the smallest voices can echo the loudest calls for change. Will Fannie succeed in her mission, or is the world just too big for one little chicken with big dreams? There’s only one way to find out!
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In the media
Responsible Eating and Living (REAL) – guest appearance – June 18, 2024
Hope for the Animals Podcast – guest appearance – July 31, 2024
"Big wings bravo for Chicken's Are Animals, Too! A story of advocacy and action, readers are sure to 'Bree' inspired to join Fannie and her friends in creating a world where chickens are seen as loving, feeling, and intelligent individuals who, just like cats and dogs, deserve lives of peace and freedom. Chicken Are Animals, Too! is a wonderful reminder to 'Bree' kind."
—Bree, the Rescue Rooster
"Chickens are among the most abused animals on the planet and rarely experience the compassion they deserve. Mistreating other animals undermines our humanity, while kindness is good for us all. Chickens Are Animals, Too! is a delightful and inspiring book that I hope will encourage people to recognize that chickens, like other animals, have feelings and that their lives matter."
—Gene Baur, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary