Marilou Boutet is an author and activist committed to animal liberation. They directed and published in 2021 the collective book (V)égaux, vers un véganisme intersectionnel, published by Somme Tout. They are interested in the creation of militant circles carried by joy; therefore, they do not hesitate to organize art exhibitions, or poetry zines. Marilou studied feminist theories and practice at UQÀM, which earned her an excellence grant from the Institute for Feminist Research and Studies in 2020. Their hobbies include organizing Food not Bombs and self-taught learning of antispeciesist theories.