Christine Mania published her first book, "Vegan Minded: Becoming a Steward for Animals, People, and the Planet," containing 20 personal essays on her journey to veganism. The book is 272 pages and became available on Oct. 3, 2023. Mania is a writer, yoga teacher, and humane educator living in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two cats, and a dog. (October 2023)