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CHRIS BOHJALIAN'S PRESENTS BOOK ABOUT ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ON CAPITOL HILL
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August 02, 2012 | 10:35
WASHINGTON, DC - New York Times Best-Selling author Chris Bohjalian
capped a full day on Capitol Hill with a compelling presentation of
"The Sandcastle Girls," his newly published novel about the Armenian
Genocide, to a standing room only Congressional audience today,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The event was co-hosted by Armenian Genocide Resolution lead sponsors,
Representatives Robert Dold and Adam Schiff and the ANCA.
The Washington Post, a day before the presentation, announced that
"The Sandcastle Girls" debuted as the #4 best-selling book in the
national capital area. The author, in addition to making a compelling
presentation, signed books for over two hours for a long line of
readers that stretched out of the meeting hall.
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone and
Representatives Schiff, Jackie Speier and David Cicilline, as well
as, former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans and his wife Donna
joined Congressional staff and community members at the event.
Community members, who had earlier purchased copies of the book,
stood in line to meet the author and have the novel signed before and
after the official book presentation. ANCA Executive Director Aram
Hamparian welcomed attendees and cited the important role that works
like "The Sandcastle Girls" play in educating mainstream America about
the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of Turkey's Genocide denial.
news.am
August 02, 2012 | 10:35
WASHINGTON, DC - New York Times Best-Selling author Chris Bohjalian
capped a full day on Capitol Hill with a compelling presentation of
"The Sandcastle Girls," his newly published novel about the Armenian
Genocide, to a standing room only Congressional audience today,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The event was co-hosted by Armenian Genocide Resolution lead sponsors,
Representatives Robert Dold and Adam Schiff and the ANCA.
The Washington Post, a day before the presentation, announced that
"The Sandcastle Girls" debuted as the #4 best-selling book in the
national capital area. The author, in addition to making a compelling
presentation, signed books for over two hours for a long line of
readers that stretched out of the meeting hall.
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone and
Representatives Schiff, Jackie Speier and David Cicilline, as well
as, former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans and his wife Donna
joined Congressional staff and community members at the event.
Community members, who had earlier purchased copies of the book,
stood in line to meet the author and have the novel signed before and
after the official book presentation. ANCA Executive Director Aram
Hamparian welcomed attendees and cited the important role that works
like "The Sandcastle Girls" play in educating mainstream America about
the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of Turkey's Genocide denial.