Admirers Turn Out for Chelsea Clinton Book Signing in Chappaqua
Dozens of admirers and the curious lined up early Wednesday evening inside the Chappaqua Public Library to catch a moment with Chelsea Clinton.
The occasion was a book signing that coincided with the released of Clinton’s recently published book, “It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going,” a 400-page work aimed at students from middle school and up to motivate them to make a difference in the world.
Emily Johl, a high school senior from Ossining, waited in line for about an hour to meet Clinton while holding her copy of “It’s Your World.” She looked forward to reading it after getting it signed.
“I’m a really big admirer of Mrs. Clinton, so I saw that her daughter was going to come here and I thought it would be a really good opportunity,” Johl said. “She’s a really great role model and I think the book is really interesting.”
While many of the attendees were students, there were also plenty of adults. Elaine Spiro of Long Beach, L.I. was visiting her son and daughter who live in Chappaqua and explained that she’s been a big fan of Bill and Hillary. She eagerly waited for a chance to meet their daughter.
In the midst of reading the book, Spiro said she was “blown away” by the younger Clinton’s effort and her message.
Holly McCall stood on line with her children to get a signed copy as a gift for her 13-year-old niece and thought the book would be something she’d enjoy and be useful.
“She’s just starting to find her place in the world and figure out how she can be a good citizen,” McCall said. “So I thought it would be a good birthday gift for her.”
Clinton, who was seated behind a table in the library’s Teen Zone, took no questions from the media.
Her appearance follows that of her parents at the library in recent years. While the Clintons are local residents, Library Director Pamela Thornton said the venue has also become a popular choice for accomplished authors to visit.
Word has gotten out that the Chappaqua Library is a comfortable and inviting place for a signing, she said. Next month, Mitch Albom is scheduled to appear.
“It’s great because it supports reading and books are what we’re about,” Thornton said. “We support (the authors) because they are our bread and butter.”
The event was a partnership between the library and The Village Bookstore in Pleasantville.
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