On Monday, May 23rd jaZams will host Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, and Patrick McDonnell, author of the MUTTS comic strip, in coversation about Mr. Pacelle’s new book The Humane Economy. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at jaZams’ pop-up event space at 30 Nassau St. (next to lululemon).

During his 17 years with The HSUS Mr. Pacelle has transformed the organization from what was once regrded as simply a protector of dogs and cats into a dynamic public force and voice for all animals. He is amplifying that voice through the publication of The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of Animals. In it Mr. Pacelle describes a revolution in American business and public policy that is changing forever how we treat animals and conduct commerce.

This informal conversation led by Mr. McDonnell, an avid animal lover and board member of The HSUS, will explore how companies as varied as Walmart and Chipolte as well as government entities like the National Institutes of Health are transforming the way they see and use animals.

Copies of The Humane Economy can be preordered from jaZams (ph. 609.924.8697) and will available at the event. Mr. Pacelle will be available to sign books and answer questions both before and after the conversation. 

JaZams is an independent toy and book store that has served central New Jersey for more than 17 years. Located in Princeton, it offers classic and specialty toys and games to its customers, as well as a large selection of contemporary, classic and hard-to-find books. The store often draws authors and illustrators to Princeton to share their work with the community.