Joshua Bassett celebrates ROOKIE at Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach
Schedule
Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach, CA
About this Event
Join on Tuesday, May 12th, as we welcome American actor, singer-songwriter, and musician best known for his role in Disney Plus’s "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.", , for a brief performance, talk and meet & greet to celebrate the release of his memoir, .
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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.
· Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.
TICKET INFORMATION
Book Admission - $26.94 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of ): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:
· One pre-signed copy of by (out 05/05/2026).
· Admission to the event space and photo line with .
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 reading and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as late 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 reading and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.
· Photos will be allowed during the photo line and will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's camera/phone.
· All copies of will be pre-signed, will not be signing during the photo line.
· Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the photo line.
· Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.
GUIDELINES
· No memorabilia will be signed at the event.
· No large bags will be permitted into the event.
· Check in for this event will begin at 5pm on Tuesday, May 12th.
· Please arrive on time according to your ticket in order to secure your seat in the event space. If you arrive later than 10 minutes before the start time you may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
· 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 meet the author.
· All event guidelines are subject to change.
· If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (714) 897-8781.
· Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.
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 (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 7:00 PM.
If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA, will hold your book(s) for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.
Event guidelines are subject to change.
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ABOUT :
A love letter to the rookie in all of us: Singer-actor Joshua Bassett's fearless memoir in verse about surviving the darkest moments of fame, addiction, and mental health struggles—and finding hope on the other side.
"We're all figuring it out as we go along. Even the 'pros.'"
This brutally honest collection reveals what it's like to have your most private moments become public—what really happens when you give a broken teenager the world at his fingertips, then watch him nearly lose everything.
"This is, to date, my most vulnerable and terrifying piece of work."
From the depths of addiction and suicidal ideation to the hard-won lessons of recovery, Bassett shares his journey with raw vulnerability and courage. Along the way, he discovers that even in our darkest moments, we can choose to keep moving forward.
"The only way out of fear is to face it again and again until it loses its grip."
More than a memoir, Rookie is a movement celebrating the sacred space between who we've been and who we're becoming. A hopeful roadmap and practical wisdom for anyone learning that your worst moments don't define you, even when the whole world is watching.
"I keep waiting for the sea to settle when I need to learn how to surf."
For anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if things can get better, this book is for you.
Where is it happening?
Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, 7881 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 30.27










