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About 8 p.m. last night I realized I had totally forgotten to go to the Dress for Success fundraiser in Concord, even though I had paid for a ticket! In addition to the fact it is a great cause, author Jodi Picoult was the featured speaker, and the format included an interview of the author by Jeanne Shaheen (the event was scheduled before the she decided to run for senate). So, I talked this morning to some people who had been there so I could hear what I missed, and they tell me it was an awesome, rousing event.
Both Jodi Picoult and Jeanne Shaheen entered to standing ovations from the 500 people in attendance; during the interview, they talked about the latest Picoult book, 19 Minutes, which is about a school shooting. They both interacted about being teachers, and the impact on students of these horrific events.
Ms. Picoult said that one of the characters in the novel, a female judge, is based on a real NH female judge, who told her in an interview for the book that she never would have been on the bench if Jeanne Shaheen had not been governor - a statement that received rousing applause. Towards the end of the event, Ms. Picoult said, "I can't wait to get out and stump for her next March" - again, more rousing applause.
Sounds like it was a great event, Jodi Picoult was wonderful, and Jeanne Shaheen was received with incredible enthusiasm and warmth by the 500 people in attendance. And I am kicking myself for forgetting to put it on my calendar!!
