Huntington Beach Reads One Book

03/24/2026

03/20/2026

Almost 1,000 students from across Huntington Beach Union High School District gathered at Huntington Beach High School this morning to listen to the author, Thomas Fuller. Even Coach Keith Adams from California School for the Deaf, Riverside and some students from the football team made the drive out from Riverside for the event and be a part of the panel. What a great presentation, discussion, and Q&A session!

Thank you so much to everyone for your wonderful support of our 2026 book!

03/18/2026

The BIG day is almost here! Author Thomas Fuller will be in Huntington Beach tomorrow. Come hear the inspiring story of how a deaf football team from Riverside rose to the CIF championships.

https://hbreads.org/events/

02/22/2026

What a great turnout to our Children’s event , thank you to all who attended.
Miss Huntington Beach and court read the book and signed in ASL . The kids also participated in a craft event.
Come support our author event on March 19.
Meet Thomas Fuller , the author of “Boys of Riverside” featuring an eight man deaf football team winning CIF.
Get your ticket for the event which includes small bites, silent auction and meet the author.
Tickets at hbreads.org
Huntington Beach Reads One Book

08/15/2025

The HBReads 2026 book selection is "The Boys of Riverside" by Thomas Fuller.

In 2021, the football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, a state-run school with only 168 high school students, was having an undefeated season. "The Boys of Riverside" looks back at the historic seasons in which a group of underestimated boys and their superhero advocate coach, Keith Adams, a deaf former athlete himself chased history.

It follows the personal journeys of their dynamic deaf head coach, and a student who spent the majority of the season sleeping in his father’s car in the Target parking lot. It tells the story of a fiercely committed player who literally played through a broken leg in order not to miss a crucial game, as well as myriad other heart-wrenching and uplifting narratives of players who found common purpose. Through their eyes, Fuller reveals a portrait of high school athletics, inspiring camaraderie, and deafness in America.

Author event in Huntington Beach on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Mark your calendars!

Help us create a sense of community and support through your kind donations, no amount is too small: https://hbreads.org/donate/

04/07/2025

That's a wrap on a successful 2025 program!

We would appreciate your support for next year. Please consider donating (100% of donations go to the program), volunteering, and spreading the word about our program.

Visit hbreads.org for more info.

03/28/2025

"Afternoon with the Author" fundraiser event photos. Special thanks to Jill Hardy (Marina HS) and Elizabeth Taireh (HBUHSD Teacher Librarian) for their enduring support and advice. And the Marina HS Culinary students for the scrumptious Korean-inspired food.

03/27/2025

A great turn out at our Westminster High School event where students from several high schools in the Huntington Beach Union High School District came to hear Blaine Harden speak about his book "Escape from Camp 14". Thank you all for your continued support!

03/20/2025

Author Blaine Harden will be in Huntington Beach tomorrow (Thu, 3/20). Hope to see you all at the Central Library.

EVENTS Huntington Beach Pier PlazaFebruary 12, 13, 148:00 AM – 4:00 PMCome visit our booth at the Artisan Fair.Huntington Beach Senior CenterWednesday, March 12, 20251:00 PMFREECentral Library, Tabby TheaterWednesday, March 12, 20253:00 PM Oak View Branch LibraryThursday, March 13, 20254:30 PMCent...

03/18/2025

Children's Story Time & Craft event at Oak View Library.