PETA to Host Kids Party With Vegan Author

The new West Coast headquarters of the animal rights group in Echo Park invites families to stop by for vegan ice cream and a book signing.

Posted Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm PT|Updated Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:15 pm PT

PETA, our new neighbor at Echo Park's Mohawk Bend, has been slowly stepping out into the neighborhood.

There was, of course, in March and the recent rally at the

Now, it's families that are targetted, with a book signing and party this Saturday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Author Ruby Roth will read from her new book, Vegan Is Love, "which introduces young readers to veganism as a lifestyle of compassion and action."

There will also be vegan ice cream and crafts, as well as a youth-activist station.

RSVPs are required, says PETA, at Education@peta.org.

Put "Free Food and Fun at PETA's Los Angeles Office" in the subject line.

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