Don’t miss this free public lecture from three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman as he shares themes from his new bestseller, “Thank You For Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations.”

The event is April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Save Mart Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Q&A: 7:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Book Signing: 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Books are available for purchase. Free parking is available.

Renowned for his direct reporting and sophisticated analysis of complex issues facing the world, Friedman has covered monumental stories from around the globe for The New York Times since 1981. He was ranked No. 2 on The Wall Street Journal's list of "influential business thinkers" and is considered one of “America's Best Leaders” by U.S. News & World Report.

The event is sponsored by KSEE24, The Fresno Bee and Valley PBS.