Shirley Cheng, 23, Hudson Valley's blind and physically disabled motivational speaker and author of five books, will hold a book signing on the annual Hyde Park Day on September 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Program Building in Hackett Hill Park. Some of the proceeds from Cheng's signing will go to Christian Blind Mission International to aid the blind and physically disabled people in over 113 developing countries. The books she will sign include her inspirational autobiography "The Revelation of a Star's Endless Shine" and "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Volume 2", which she co-authored with leading experts like Jack Canfield, John Gray, and Richard Carlson. Cheng will also take pre-orders for the latest installment in the bestselling "Wake Up...Live the Life You Love" series, to which she contributed, along with highly notable people including Carla and Lou Ferrigno, TV's the original "Incredible Hulk" and neighbor on the network television comedy show, "King of Queens"; Dr. Wayne Dyer; and Tony Robbins.

"Being blind or disabled is already hard enough without having to endure the suffering resulting from natural catastrophes or economic barriers. I have always wished to help anyone in need, and this is my chance to do so. I hope people will support me in this good cause," says Cheng.

Shirley Cheng, (b. 1983), a blind and physically disabled author and poet of five books by age twenty-three, has had severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since only eleven months old. Owing to years of hospitalization, she received no schooling until age eleven. Having mastered grade level in all areas after only about 180 days of special education in elementary school, she was transferred to a regular sixth grade class in middle school. After a successful eye surgery, she hopes to earn multiple science doctorates from Harvard University.

For more information about her book signing or to ask her to speak at your event, visit http://www.shirleycheng.com