Chelsea Clinton To Speak, Sign New Kids Book At Kean University

UNION, NJ — Chelsea Clinton will host a special lecture event and book signing on Thursday, April 4 at Kean University for her new children’s book, "Don't Let Them Disappear," which addresses threats to endangered animals.

The event is co-sponsored by the Lesniak Institute for American Leadership and Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series and is open to the public. Tickets are required and are on sale at kean.edu/lectureseries.

Former State Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak will also be moderating the discussion with Clinton about endangered animals disappearing around the globe and what the public can do to help solve the problem. Following the discussion will be an audience question and answer session and a book signing.

"Chelsea Clinton’s book, 'Don’t Let Them Disappear,' is a marvelous presentation to young children of the importance of humans treating animals humanely and of the recognition of their value as fellow inhabitants on Earth," said Lesniak. "It's an honor for New Jersey, which was the first state in the nation to ban ivory transactions to save elephants from poachers and to ban imports of trophies of endangered species, to host a forum and a book signing with Chelsea Clinton."

The event will begin at 6 p.m. on April 4 at Wilkin’s Theatre on Kean’s Union campus. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Students with a valid ID from any college or high school can purchase a student ticket for $5 directly from the Wilkin’s Theatre box office during normal box office hours. These student tickets will not include complimentary copies of the book.

Other guests are must buy their tickets online. Guests will receive one complimentary book per ticket transaction and are able to purchase additional books as well.

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