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.