Meet-and-Greet with Dawn Staley for UNCOMMON FAVOR at B&N 5th Ave!

**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS**

Join Barnes & Noble - Fifth Ave on Thursday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM ET, as we welcome basketball coach and former player, Dawn Staley, for a photo-op to celebrate the release of her new book UNCOMMON FAVOR; where for the first time, Dawn Staley shares powerful and inspiring stories that have shaped her journey on and off the court.

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**Due to Covid-19, masks are highly recommended.**

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.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Photo Line Admission - $31.56 (Photo Line Admission + one pre-signed copy of UNCOMMON FAVOR): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of UNCOMMON FAVOR
• Admission into the line for a photo-op with Dawn Staley.

Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

This is a photo-op event only. All copies of UNCOMMON FAVOR will be pre-signed.

There will be no personalizations.

No memorabilia will be signed.

Masks are strongly recommended if you are not vaccinated.

Any gifts for Dawn Staley will be collected prior to the signing line.

***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.***

GUIDELINES

No memorabilia will be signed at the event.

No large bags will be permitted into the event.

The event line will begin to form outside at 12:00 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

Some outside queuing may be required, so please do come dressed appropriately for all weathers.

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 call the store directly at: 212-697-3048.

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.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Fifth Ave will hold your book 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 UNCOMMON FAVOR:

A three-time Olympic Gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life private.

Uncommon Favor reveals the journey that led to Staley’s success, including the challenges she faced. From dealing with sexism on the court to feeling isolated in new environments, Staley honed her skills and learned valuable life lessons about mental fortitude and maturity that have grounded her throughout her career. Beginning with her humble origins on the North Philadelphia basketball court and her rise to national fame at the University of Virginia—where she led her team to three Final Fours—Staley recounts the key moments that shaped her winning mindset.

Her iconic career in the WNBA and her groundbreaking coaching journey at the University of South Carolina highlight the milestones and turning points that have defined her success, both on and off the court. Fearless and authentic, Uncommon Favor shares the rewards of leading with conviction and the courage to redefine the limits of what is possible.