Gayle Forman celebrates AFTER LIFE at B&N-Frisco, TX

Join , on ,Wednesday, January 8th , 2025, at 6 PM CT as we welcome New York Times bestselling author and journalist for a discuss & signing of her new book, .

will be in discussion with , editor on & .

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To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, please read the guidelines below before purchasing a ticket so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must emphasize that non-ticket holders will not be granted access to the signing line.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to establish new rules and regulations in its sole discretion regarding COVID-19 at any time, and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entry or directed to leave the premises.

The ticket options are:

Discussion Admission - $21.64
(Admission to the Discussion & Signing Line + one copy of + tax): LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE
A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of .
• Admission to the discussion space and signing line with Gayle Forman & Rose Brock.

Please Note: Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the reading and signing. Late admissions will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience; some views may be more limited or obstructed.

Discussion + No Book Admission - FREE
(Admission to the Discussion):
A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• Admission into the discussion space with Gayle Forman and Rose Brock

This ticket option does not include admission into the signing line with Gayle Forman.
To access the signing line, please purchase a copy of at the Barnes & Noble Stonebriar location.

Please Note: Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the discussion space for the reading. Late admissions will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience; some views may be more limited or obstructed.

Signing Line Only Admission - $21.64
(Signing Line Only Admission + one copy of + tax): LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE

• One copy of .
• Admission to the signing line only with Gayle Forman & Rose Brock

The signing line will begin after the Discussion ends.

No Admittance, Book Held for Pick-Up After the Event - FREE
(one copy of + tax): LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE

• One signed (signature only) copy of .

You will pay for the book at the time of pick-up. This ticket is only for those who want a signed copy of held for pick-up after the event. It does not grant admittance to the in-person event.
Books will be available for pick-up after the event and held for 48 hours (until Friday, January 10th, EOD).

No Admittance, Shipped Book Only - $28.63 (one copy ,signature only, . + tax + shipping fee): LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE

• One signed (signature only) copy of shipped to you

This ticket is only for those who want a signed copy of shipped. It does not grant admittance to the in-person event.
Books will be shipped after the event and should arrive within 8–10 business days.
This ticket option is unavailable for P.O. Boxes, Puerto Rico, or international addresses. Orders with P.O. Boxes, Puerto Rico, or international mailing addresses will be canceled and refunded.

FOR IN-STORE TICKETS:
Candid or posed photos will be allowed while books are being signed. A Barnes & Noble bookseller will be available to take photos using your camera or phone.

The author will sign and personalize (name only) the copy of After Life included with your ticket. The author will also sign any additional copies of their other books purchased in-store or brought from home.

Gifts for the author will be collected before attendees enter the signing line.

Other books by the author will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble at Stonebriar Mall.

Please note, due to health, safety, and space limitations, non-ticket holders will not be permitted into the event space.

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We will provide numerous updates leading up to the day of the event. These updates will be sent through Eventbrite to the email address you supplied at the time of ticket purchase, so please be sure to check for any new information.

GUIDELINES

• No memorabilia will be signed at the event.
• Please arrive on time according to your ticket to secure your seat in the event space.
• Late Arrivals may no get a chance to meet the author
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any questions, please call the store at (972) 668-2820.
• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time, with or without notice to ticket holders.
• Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. To enter, each person must have a ticket.

The exact time the event ends will be determined on the day. We strongly advise arriving on time to avoid disappointment. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

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About :

One spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It’s just another perfectly normal day. But when Amber’s mom sees her, she screams.

Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she’s inexplicably riding now.

This return doesn’t only impact Amber. Her sister, Melissa, now seven years older, must be a new kind of sibling to Amber. Amber’s estranged parents are battling over her. And the changes ripple farther and farther out: Amber’s friends, boyfriend, and even people she met only once have been deeply affected by her life and death. In the midst of everyone’s turmoil, Amber is struggling with herself. What kind of person was she? How and why was she given this second chance?

This magnificent tour de force by acclaimed author Gayle Forman brilliantly explores the porous veil between life and death, examines the impact that one person can have on the world, and celebrates life in all its beautiful complexity.

About :

Award-winning author and journalist Gayle Forman (she/her/hers) has written several bestselling novels, including those in the series, , and the #1 New York Times bestseller , which has been translated into more than forty languages and was adapted into a major motion picture. Her first middle grade novel, , was a New York Times best children’s book of the year. Her second middle grade novel has been hailed as a “masterpiece” and the “book we all need at the time we all need it.” , her 13th published novel, comes out in January of 2025. A former journalist, Gayle’s work has appeared in The New York Times, People, Elle, Time, Seventeen and more. A fierce advocate for children, Gayle is one of the founding members of Authors Against Book Bans. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.

About Rose Brock:

Rose Brock is co-founder of the North Texas Teen Book Festival; associate professor at Sam Houston State University, where she teaches courses in youth literature; and recipient of the Texas Library Association’s Siddie Joe Johnson Award, honoring outstanding achievement in children’s library service. Dr. Brock is the editor of Hope Wins: A Collection of Inspiring Stories for Young Readers and Hope Nation: Young Adult Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration, and the author of Young Adult Literature in Action: A Librarian’s Guide.

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