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Tifcemalimab combined with toripalimab and chemotherapy as 1st line treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC): A phase Ib/II, open-label study.
Authors: Yu Yongfeng , Yu Yan , Zhang Yan , Zhang Wei , Lv Dongqing , Chen Yuan , Huang Dingzhi , Zhang Mingjun , Li Yongsheng , Li Dairong , Gao Junzhen , Wu Lin , He Zhiyong , Shi Jianhua , Zhao Mingfang , Liu Anwen , Wang Chunyue , Zhu Hui , Lu Shun ,   Shanghai Junshi Biosciences
Published: June 2024

8089 Background: Tifcemalimab, a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody against B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA), has shown preliminary anti-tumor activities in combination with toripalimab (anti-PD-1) as a later line treatment for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). We further conducted a multi-cohort phase Ib/II study (NCT05664971) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of tifcemalimab combined with toripalimab and chemotherapy as a 1st line treatment for patients with advanced lung cancer. Here, we report the preliminary results from the ES-SCLC cohort. Methods: Patients without previous systemic anti-tumor therapy for ES-SCLC were eligible. Patients received tifcemalimab 200mg in combination with toripalimab 240mg and standard chemotherapy (etoposide + carboplatin/cisplatin) intravenously once every three weeks (Q3W) for 4 cycles, then followed by tifcemalimab plus toripalimab maintenance therapy until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or completion of 2 years treatment. Primary endpoints included safety and objective response rate (ORR) by investigators per RECIST v1.1. Results: From 7/12/2023 to 12/6/2023, a total of 44 ES-SCLC patients were enrolled. As of Dec 28, 2023, the median follow-up duration was 8.3 weeks. The median age of the patients was 65.5 (range 48-73) years, and 84.1% (37/44) were males. Forty-one (93.2%) patients experienced treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), and 26 (59.1%) experienced ≥ grade 3 TEAEs. The most common TEAEs included leukopenia (65.9%), neutropenia (63.6%), anemia (40.9%) and thrombocytopenia (40.9%). No treatment-related adverse events led to discontinuation of tifcemalimab and toripalimab. Four (9.1%) patients experienced immune related AE (irAEs), and 1 experienced ≥ grade 3 irAE. Among 37 evaluable patients, 32 PR and 5 SD were observed. The ORR was 86.5% (32/37) and the DCR was 100% (37/37). By the data cut-off date, 94.6% of the responses were ongoing and the median duration of response was not reached. The preliminary biomarker analysis of tumor tissue suggested 100% ORR was observed among patients with either PD-L1 or HVEM positive expression. Further biomarker analysis will be updated. Conclusions: Tifcemalimab in combination with toripalimab and chemotherapy showed a promising objective response rate with a manageable safety profile as a 1st line treatment for patients with ES-SCLC. Continued follow-up is ongoing for additional safety and efficacy (PFS and OS) evaluation after extended exposure. Clinical trial information: NCT05664971 .
ICARUS-LUNG01: A phase 2 study of datopotomab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in patients with previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with sequential tissue biopsies and biomarkers analysis to predict treatment outcome.
Authors: Planchard David , Cozic Nathalie , Wislez Marie , Chouaid Christos , Curcio Hubert , Cousin Sophie , Mascaux Celine , Cadranel Jacques , Geier Margaux , Ghigna Maria Rosa , Nachabeh Ghada , Zwirtes Ricardo F. , Chiaverelli Rachel , Cheikh-Hussin Rasha , Corcos Noemie , Mosele Fernanda , Andre Fabrice , Montagnac Guillaume , Pistilli Barbara 
Published: June 2024

8501 Background: Few treatments with limited benefit are currently available after failure of targeted therapies, immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy in patients (pts) with advanced NSCLC. Dato-DXd is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a TROP-2-directed monoclonal antibody linked to a topoisomerase I inhibitor via a peptide cleavable linker. In the phase 3 TROPION-Lung01 study, Dato-DXd demonstrated a statistically significant improvement of PFS over docetaxel in previously treated pts with advanced NSCLC. Here we report the results of ICARUS-Lung01 (NCT04940325), a multi-center, single-arm, phase 2 study evaluating activity, safety, and biomarkers of response/resistance to Dato-DXd in pretreated pts with advanced NSCLC. Methods: Intravenous Dato-DXd 6 mg/kg was given every 21 days to pts with advanced NSCLC, ECOG 0/1, who progressed on 1-3 lines of therapy (including actionable genomic alteration (AGA)-specific therapy if indicated). All pts underwent fresh tumor tissue biopsies at baseline, on-treatment (week 3 or 6) and end of treatment. Primary endpoint: investigator-assessed confirmed objective response rate (ORR). A set of translational analyses was performed to determine biomarkers associated with response/resistance, including TROP2 tumor membrane expression, TROP2-dynamics and spatial distribution (by AI-digital pathology), genomics, transcriptomic, spatial proteomics (by imaging mass cytometry) and CTCs. Results: A total of 100 pts received ≥1 dose: median age 60 years (26-83); 62% males, 89% smokers, 82% non-squamous (NSQ) histology, 23% AGA, median number of prior therapy lines 2 (1-5). At data cut-off (Dec 04, 2023), 92% discontinued therapy, 92 % had disease event, 67% died. Median treatment duration was 2.8 months (mos) (95%CI, 2.1-4.8), median follow-up 19.4 mos (95%CI, 18.2-20.4). Efficacy and safety results are shown in the table. Conclusions: In this heavily pretreated population, Dato-DXd showed similar efficacy and safety results to those reported in TROPION-Lung01. Patients with NSQ appeared to derive the greatest benefit. Translational analyses to determine biomarkers associated with response and/or resistance will be presented. Clinical trial information: NCT04940325 . [Table: see text]
Sacituzumab tirumotecan (SKB264/MK-2870) in combination with KL-A167 (anti-PD-L1) as first-line treatment for patients with advanced NSCLC from the phase II OptiTROP-Lung01 study.
Authors: Fang Wenfeng , Wang Qiming , Cheng Ying , Luo Yongzhong , Qu Xiujuan , Zhu Haibo , Ding Zhenyu , Li XingYa , Wu Lin , Wang Yan , Hu Sheng , Wang Enwen , Liu Anwen , Sun Yuping , Fan Yun , Ye Feng , Lu Kaihua , Yang Yalan , Ge Junyou , Zhang Li 
Published: June 2024

8502 Background: Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (SKB264/MK-2870)is a TROP2 ADC developed with novel linker to conjugate the payload, a belotecan-derivative topoisomerase I inhibitor. The hydrolytically linker permits both extracellular pH-sensitive cleavage and intracellular enzymatic cleavage to release the membrane permeable payload enabling the “bystander effect”. Here, we report the initial results from a phase II study of SKB264 combined with KL-A167 in patients (pts) with advanced NSCLC (OptiTROP-Lung01, NCT05351788). Methods: Pts with treatment naive advanced NSCLC without actionable genomic alterations were enrolled to receive SKB264 5 mg/kg Q3W + KL-A167 1200 mg Q3W (cohort 1A) or SKB264 5 mg/kg Q2W + KL-A167 900 mg Q2W (cohort 1B) in a non-randomized manner until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Tumor assessments based on RECIST 1.1 were performed every 6 weeks by investigators. Results: As of 02 Jan 2024, 40 and 63 pts have been enrolled in cohort 1A and 1B. Median ages were 63/63 years; 97.5%/85.7% had ECOG PS of 1; 30.0%/33.3%, 32.5%/30.2% and 37.5%/36.5% of pts had PD-L1 expression < 1%, 1%–49% and ≥ 50% of tumor cells by IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay, respectively. In cohorts 1A/1B, the most common Grade ≥ 3 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were neutrophil count decreased (30.0%/30.2%), white blood cell count decreased (5.0%/17.5%), anemia (5.0%/15.9%), rash (5.0%/6.3%) and drug eruption (7.5%/0). TRAE leading to discontinuation of SKB264 occurred in 1 pt of cohort 1B due to drug hypersensitivity, and there were no treatment-related deaths. After median follow up of 14.0 mos and 6.9 mos for cohort 1A and 1B, the ORR was 48.6% (18/37, 2 pending confirmation), DCR was 94.6% and median PFS was 15.4 mos (95% CI: 6.7, NE) with 6-mo PFS rate of 69.2% for cohort 1A ; the ORR was 77.6% (45/58, 5 pending confirmation), DCR was 100% and median PFS was not reached with 6-mo PFS rate of 84.6% for cohort 1B. Additional subgroup analyses are shown in the Table. Conclusions: SKB264 in combination with KL-A167 demonstrated promising efficacy results in treatment naive advanced NSCLC with manageable safety profile. SKB264 Q2W was recommended for further investigation. A Phase 3 study of SKB264 Q2W plus pembrolizumab vs pembrolizumab in 1L metastatic NSCLC with PD-L1 TPS ≥ 50% (NCT06170788) is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT05351788 . [Table: see text]
Amivantamab plus lazertinib vs osimertinib in first-line EGFR-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with biomarkers of high-risk disease: A secondary analysis from the phase 3 MARIPOSA study.
Authors: Felip Enriqueta , Cho Byoung Chul , Gutiérrez Vanesa , Alip Adlinda , Besse Benjamin , Lu Shun , Spira Alexander I. , Girard Nicolas , Califano Raffaele , Gadgeel Shirish M. , Yang James Chih-Hsin , Nogami Naoyuki , Azuma Koichi , Curtin Joshua C , Zhang Jiarui , Panchal Anesh , Ennis Mariah , Sethi Seema Niphadkar , Bauml Joshua Michael , Lee Se-Hoon 
Published: June 2024

8504 Background: Amivantamab (ami) is an EGFR-MET bispecific antibody with immune cell-directing activity. Lazertinib (laz) is a CNS-penetrant, 3rd-generation EGFR TKI. In MARIPOSA (NCT04487080), first-line ami+laz provided a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) vs osimertinib (osi) in patients (pts) with EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC (HR, 0.70; P< 0.001), including in pts with a history of brain metastases (HR, 0.69; Cho Ann Oncol 2023;34:S1306, LBA14). Pts with TP53co-mutations, detectable circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and baseline brain or liver metastases have poor prognoses. We evaluated outcomes for pts in these high-risk subgroups from MARIPOSA. Methods: MARIPOSA enrolled pts with treatment-naïve, EGFR-mutant (Ex19del or L858R) advanced NSCLC. This analysis included pts randomized to ami+laz (n = 429) or osi (n = 429). Pathogenic alterations were analyzed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) of baseline blood ctDNA with Guardant360 CDx. Ex19del and L858R ctDNA in blood was analyzed at baseline and Cycle (C) 3 Day (D) 1 with Biodesix droplet digital PCR (ddPCR). Results: Baseline ctDNA for NGS analysis of pathogenic alterations was available for 636 pts (ami+laz, n = 320; osi, n = 316). Among pts with TP53 co-mutation, mPFS was 18.2 months (mo) for ami+laz vs 12.9 mo for osi (HR, 0.65; P= 0.003). Pts with TP53 wild-type had a trend favoring ami+laz for mPFS (HR, 0.75; P =0.11). In pts with ddPCR-detectable ctDNA at baseline, ami+laz significantly prolonged mPFS vs osi (20.3 vs 14.8 mo; HR, 0.68; P= 0.002). Further, ami+laz significantly improved mPFS vs osi in pts with ctDNA clearance at C3D1 (24.0 vs 16.5 mo; HR, 0.64; P= 0.004) and in pts who did not clear ctDNA (16.5 vs 9.1 mo; HR, 0.48; P= 0.014). For pts with liver metastases at baseline, ami+laz significantly prolonged mPFS vs osi (18.2 vs 11.0 mo; HR, 0.58; P= 0.017), which is consistent with the improved PFS for ami+laz vs osi in pts with a history of brain metastases. Conclusions: Ami+laz demonstrated significantly improved mPFS vs osi in pts with biomarkers of high-risk disease. Given these features can occur in up to 85% of pts, ami+laz represents an important new standard of care for treatment-naïve EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC. Clinical trial information: NCT04487080 . [Table: see text]
Sotorasib plus carboplatin and pemetrexed in KRAS G12C advanced NSCLC: Updated analysis from the international CodeBreaK 101 trial.
Authors: Li Bob T. , Clarke Jeffrey Melson , Felip Enriqueta , Ruffinelli Jose Carlos , Garrido Pilar , Zugazagoitia Jon , Goldberg Sarah B. , Ramalingam Suresh S. , Victoria Iván , Puri Sonam , Gandara David R. , Kormany William , Edmonds Sophie , Palmer Kerry , Gupta Ravi G. , Govindan Ramaswamy 
Published: June 2024

8512 Background: The combination of platinum doublet chemotherapy with sotorasib may improve anti-tumor activity and overcome therapeutic resistance in KRASG12C-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We report updated efficacy and safety of sotorasib plus carboplatin and pemetrexed from the international CodeBreaK 101 phase 1b trial (NCT04185883). Methods: Patients (Pts) with KRAS G12C-mutated advanced NSCLC received sotorasib 960 mg QD plus carboplatin AUC 5 IV Q3W and pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 IV Q3W for up to 4 cycles followed by sotorasib plus pemetrexed maintenance until disease progression/unacceptable toxicity. Data were analyzed by prior therapy in the locally advanced/metastatic setting (1L and 2L+). Primary endpoints were safety/tolerability. Secondary endpoints were objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), duration of response (DOR), progression-free survival (PFS) according to RECIST v1.1 per investigator, and overall survival (OS). Results: As of December 1, 2023, 58 pts (median age, 65.5 yrs; 45% male; ECOG status 0/1, 38%/62%) were treated with sotorasib plus carboplatin and pemetrexed; 37 (64%) pts in the 1L and 21 (36%) in the 2L+ setting. In 2L+, 18/21 (86%) pts had received prior anti-PD-(L)1 therapy. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 54 (93%) pts; grade 3–4 in 30 (52%) pts and fatal in 1 (2%) (Table). In 1L, ORR was 65% (95% CI, 46.5–80.3), DCR was 100%, median DOR was 9.1 mo (95% CI, 4.4–12.5), and median PFS was 10.8 mo (95% CI, 5.4–NE; median follow-up [f/u], 9.2 mo). Median PFS was 11.9 mo (95% CI, 5.3–NE) in the PD-L1 <1% subgroup (n=19). For 2L+, ORR was 42% (95% CI, 20.3–66.5), DCR was 84%, median DOR was NE, and median PFS was 8.3 mo (95% CI, 4.1–NE; median f/u, 4.4 mo). OS data remained immature. Conclusions: Sotorasib plus platinum doublet chemotherapy conferred robust and durable responses with a manageable safety profile in CodeBreaK 101, supporting evaluation of this regimen in the ongoing CodeBreaK 202 phase 3 trial in treatment naïve, PD-L1 negative, KRAS G12C-mutated advanced NSCLC (NCT05920356). Clinical trial information: NCT04185883 . [Table: see text]
Lorlatinib in TKI naïve, advanced ROS1-positive non-small-cell lung cancer: A multicenter, open-label, single-arm, phase 2 trial.
Authors: AHN Beung Chul , Kim Yu Jung , Kim Dong-Wan , Lee Ki Hyeong , Lee Youngjoo , Han Ji-Youn 
Published: June 2024

8519 Background: ROS1 rearrangement is rare but an attractive therapeutic target in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Currently, crizotinib, entrectinib, and reprotrectinib have been approved for ROS1-positive NSCLC. Lorlatinib is a potent, brain-penetrant, third-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that targets ROS1 as well as ALK. We investigated the antitumor activity and safety of lorlatinib in TKI naïve, advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC. Methods: This is a prospective multi-center, single-arm, phase II study. We enrolled TKI-naïve patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 2 or less, and who had previously received one or no platinum-based chemotherapy. Lorlatinib 100mg once daily was given orally in continuous 21-day cycles until investigator-determined disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or death. The primary endpoint was an objective response rate (ORR). Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety. For sample size calculation, we used a two-stage design to evaluate the null hypothesis (40%) and the alternative hypothesis (60%), with type I error (α) level of 10% and type II error (β) of 0.20. This study is registered in ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03612154. Results: Between June 03, 2019, and April 26, 2023, 32 patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC were enrolled. The median age was 60, 63% were female, and all of them (100%) had adenocarcinoma histology. Twenty-one (66%) of 32 patients were treatment-naive, and 11 (34%) had previously received a platinum-based chemotherapy. The estimated median duration of follow-up for response was 15.6 months (Interquartile Range [IQR], 10.3–30.4). Twenty-two (69%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 52 to 83) patients had objective responses. The median PFS and OS were 35.8 months (95% CI, Not Reached [NR] to NR) and NR, respectively, for all patients. Regarding the previous therapy, the ORR and PFS of treatment naïve and previously treated patients were 81% vs 46% (p = 0.042) and NR vs 13.9 months (p = 0.25), respectively. The most common 3–4 grade treatment-related adverse events were hypertriglyceridemia (8 [25%] of 32 patients) and hypercholesterolemia (5 [16%]). No treatment-related deaths were reported. Conclusions: Lorlatinib showed durable clinical activity in patients with TKI naïve, advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC including those with CNS metastases. Adverse events were mainly of low grade and compatible with long-term administration. Due to its limited treatment options, lorlatinib could be integrated into an earlier stage of treatment for ROS1-positive NSCLC. Clinical trial information: NCT03612154 .
A phase Ib/IIa trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PM8002, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-L1 and VEGF-A, as a monotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC.
Authors: Wu Chunjiao , Lv Dongqing , Cui Jiuwei , Wang Zhen , Zhao Hui , Duan Huaxin , Duan Ping , Yin Yongmei , Pan Yueyin , Liu Fu-Nan , Kong Chuize , Zhang Jian , Li Yongsheng , Han Xinpeng , Liu Baogang , He Lijie , Qin Zhiquan , Wu Tao , Ji Mei , Cheng Ying 
Published: June 2024

8533 Background: The combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors with chemotherapy has become the first-line treatment for advanced non-squamous NSCLC with negative driver genes, but not for driver gene-positive tumors. PM8002 is a bispecific antibody targeting both PD-L1 and VEGF-A. Previous published data indicated that PM8002 has a tolerable safety profile and potential anti-tumor activity in a variety of solid tumors (SITC2022 abstract #725 and ASCO2023 abstract #2536). Here, we report results of PM8002 in advanced NSCLC patients in an ongoing Phase Ib/IIa trial. Methods: Patients with previously untreated advanced non-squamous NSCLC (EGFR/ALK wild-type and PD-L1+; Cohort 6), advanced non-squamous with EGFR mutations who had failed prior EGFR-TKI treatment (Cohort 7), or EGFR/ALK wild-type who had failed anti-PD-1/L1 therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy regiments (NSCLC IO- and PBC-treated) were enrolled into a Phase I/IIa trial. All patients received PM8002 until observations of unacceptable toxicity, disease progression, or consent withdrawal. Tumor responses were evaluated every 6 weeks. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR), with disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), and safety, as secondary endpoints. Results: As of Dec 20, 2023, 61 patients with advanced NSCLC were enrolled and had at least one tumor assessment. Among 61 evaluable patients 16 partial response (PR) and 32 stable diseases (SD) were observed (all cohorts; see individual cohorts in the table below). Any-grade treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 85.2% patients (52/61) with those ≥ Grade 3 at 18% (11/61). Immune-related AEs (irAEs) occurred in 37.7% patients (23/61). Serious adverse events (SAEs) and treatment-related SAEs were observed in 23% (14/61) and 9.8% (6/61) of patients, respectively. The most common TRAEs (≥15%) were hypertension, hypothyroidism, proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcemia, aspartate aminotransferase increase, and lactate dehydrogenase increase. 8.2% (5/61) of patients discontinued PM8002 due to TRAEs. Conclusions: PM8002 showed preliminary antitumor activity and acceptable safety in patients with advanced NSCLC. Monotherapy and combination trials with chemotherapy for different indications are still ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT05918445 . [Table: see text]
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Receptors N and N2 Control Pituitary Melanotroph Development and POMC Expression
Authors: Constantin Stephanie , Sokanovic Srdjan J , Mochimaru Yuta , Dams Aloa Lamarca , Smiljanic Kosara , Prévide Rafael M , Nessa Naseratun , Carmona Gilberto N , Stojilkovic Stanko S 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The neuroendocrine marker genes Ptprn and Ptprn2 encode protein tyrosine phosphatase receptors N and N2, 2 members of protein tyrosine phosphatase receptors void of enzymatic activity, and whose function and mechanism of action have not been elucidated. To explore the role(s) of Ptprn and Ptprn2 on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, we used mice in which both genes were knocked out (DKO). The focus in this study was on corticotrophs and melanotrophs from the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary gland, respectively. In both sexes, DKO caused an increase in the expression of the corticotroph/melanotroph genes Pomc and Tbx19 and the melanotroph-specific gene Pax7. We also found in vivo and in vitro increased synthesis and release of beta-endorphin, alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and ACTH in DKO mice, which was associated with increased serum corticosterone levels and adrenal mass. DKO also increased the expression of other melanotroph-specific genes, but not corticotroph-specific genes. The dopaminergic pathway in the hypothalamus and dopaminergic receptors in melanotrophs were not affected in DKO mice. However, hyperplasia of the intermediate lobe was observed in DKO females and males, accompanied by increased proopiomelanocortin immunoreactivity per cell. These results indicate that protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type N contributes to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function by being involved in processes governing postnatal melanotroph development and Pomc expression.
The Asian American Contract: On Useful Labor and Social Reproduction in Severance and Minari
Authors: Liu Rebecca N. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This article examines the central role that the work contract plays in the production and reproduction of Asian diasporic worlds. In light of the history of Asian indentured contract labor in the Americas, the article proposes that the “Asian American contract” emerges as an affirmation of the exchange of useful labor for a sense of belonging and world for the Asian American subject—even when this exchange comes at the expense of life. Through readings of Ling Ma’s novel Severance (2018) and director Lee Isaac Chung’s film Minari (2020), the article demonstrates how the contract ultimately transforms Asian Americans’ reproductive labor—their childbearing and child-rearing—into their social reproduction as a racialized class of useful, compliant workers.
A More “Human(e)” Society? Animal Autobiography and the Shaping of Race, Species, and Gender
Authors: Mitchell Karah M. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
At the turn of the twentieth century, animal welfare work occupied an increasingly prominent position in the United States, with women’s animal autobiographies serving particularly formative roles in teaching child readers “humane” values. During this same period, felines in particular were increasingly brought into the home even as they were also increasingly racialized in larger discourse. This article focuses on three feline autobiographies from this period, arguing that they present the racialized animal as a site of biopolitical control that ultimately resides in the hands of white women. First, the article examines how humane education initiatives taught children to exert police-like roles in animal welfare work, capitalizing on existing cultural connections between children and animals to then teach children to disidentify from and ultimately help control racialized animal bodies. Then, the essay demonstrates how the three feline autobiographies ultimately advocate for the control and shaping of racialized nonhuman and human biological reproduction. The article’s argument emphasizes the importance of interrogating these texts, published during a formative historical moment in the development of humane education, as we work to transform children’s literature and animal welfare work into sites for anti-racist thought and action.