Date and time
Starts on Saturday, May 18 · 2pm PDT

Location
Barnes & Noble The Grove
189 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036

About this event
2 hours

Join Barnes & Noble – The Grove at Farmers Market on May 18, 2024, as we welcome singer, songwriter, and activist Willow Smith and writer Jess Hendel to the store to discuss BLACK SHIELD MAIDEN, a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings.

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

TICKET INFORMATION

**A ticket includes:

SEATED Book Admission – $32.85 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of BLACK SHIELD MAIDEN): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of BLACK SHIELD MAIDEN (out 5/7/24).

• Admission to the event space for the discussion with Willow Smith and Jess Hendel.

STANDING-ROOM ONLY Book Admission – $32.85 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of BLACK SHIELD MAIDEN): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of BLACK SHIELD MAIDEN (out 5/7/24).

• Admission to the event space for the discussion with Willow Smith and Jess Hendel.

For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience — some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

• Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 1:00 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.

GUIDELINES

• This is a discussion and photo-op event. Books will be pre-signed.

• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

• Some outside queuing may be required, so please do come dressed appropriately for all weather.
• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.
• To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any additional questions, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before your event start date.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble – The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Event guidelines are subject to change.