# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melanated Women Read: Happy Land
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 am – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Melanated Women Read is a book discussion group by and especially for Black women. This month we will discuss Happy Land, by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

Nikki Berry hasn't seen her estranged grandmother in years, until an unexpected phone call summons her to the hills of North Carolina.

Nikki soon learns the incredible story of a real-life American Kingdom—and her family’s ties to it.

About Melanated Women Read:

Melanated Women Read is a virtual book group that is by and especially for Black women. The purpose and focus are on inspiring, uplifting reads, and providing a safe space for Black women to speak, vent and enjoy honest and open conversation.

The group chooses from books written by Black authors. The goal of this community-based group is to introduce a variety of Black writers who will help build a love of reading in a positive environment while meeting new people and gaining new perspectives.

Melanated Women Read meets virtually on the first Monday of each month.

Monday, April 06, 2026 | 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Zoom webinar (register for link)
https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Events-for-adults/20260406-Melanated-Happy-Land

More free events with Menlo Park Library:
https://www.menlopark.gov/Citywide-calendar

Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park-california/melanated-women-read-happy-land/200029885776021
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, meetups, virtual, webinar, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Library-and-Community-Services/Events/Events-for-adults/20260406-Melanated-Happy-Land?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=menlo+park%2C+california-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Menlo Park, California
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3445, United States, Menlo Park, California

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Menlo Park Library (https://allevents.in/org/menlo-park-library/12492085)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 am (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Online event, 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3445, United States, Menlo Park, California
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Menlo Park Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, workshops, meetups, virtual, webinar, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Melanated Women Read: Happy Land ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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