AWI Quarterly Term Archive
Humane Education
AWI Partners with Acclaimed Author to Aid Endangered Animals
“When one is endangered, all are in peril.” This is the overarching theme of Katherine Applegate’s newest young adult book, Endling #1: The Last. The book—first in a series—hit shelves nationwide...
Shark Lady
Marine WildlifeWhen Eugenie Clark was growing up, smart girls had few career choices. Secretary? Housewife? Sure. Marine biologist? Not for girls, she was told. But Clark would not be deterred. Since...
High School Students Lift Voices to Advocate for Animals
Each year, AWI, in partnership with the Humane Education Network, holds the “A Voice for Animals” competition. High school students from all over the world are invited to submit essays,...
Young Activists All In on Animal Protection
In 2009, when Carter and Olivia Ries of Fayetteville, Georgia, were just 8 and 7 years old, they founded One More Generation (OMG) to educate children and adults about the plight of...
Compassion in the Classroom
One of my personal goals every school year is to teach my students about compassion—not just what it is, but how to live compassionately. Compassion is such a great word....
AWI’s Graphic Novel About Ivory Trade Debuts in China
Terrestrial WildlifeNearly 10,000 copies of a Chinese language edition of A Dangerous Life, a graphic novel for middle school–aged readers about the ivory trade, are being distributed this year to school children...
Milwaukee Ad Campaign Takes Aim at Animal/Domestic Abuse
Companion AnimalsThe Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office has launched an innovative and provocative radio, television, and billboard campaign to encourage the public to call 911 to report animal abuse. The goal...
For Elephants, It’s a Dangerous Life: AWI’s New Book Takes On Ivory Trade
Terrestrial WildlifeAs I speak, it is now evening in Kenya. Kenya Wildlife Service ranger patrols are at this moment probing through that evening darkness to ensure that no poaching gangs kill...
The One and Only Ivan
Companion AnimalsThe One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, a poignant book with a strong animal welfare theme, has won the 2013 Newbery Medal—a prestigious award given annually to the most...
Texas Science Teacher Employs Humane Education to Energize Students
Animals in LaboratoriesI was excited about the opportunity to educate students about this incredible world we inhabit. I have the greatest job in the world! I get to teach really interesting topics,...