Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Dolen Perkins-Valdez is an American author known for her historical fiction novels, including 'Wench' and 'Balm'. Her work often explores themes of race, history, and identity.

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  1. 1. Happy Land

    Cover of 'Happy Land' by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

    Nikki returns to North Carolina at the summons of her estranged grandmother, Mother Rita, who shares the story of their ancestors’ mountain settlement — a community of formerly enslaved people who called their home the Kingdom of the Happy Land. As Nikki learns about Queen Luella and the family land that has shaped generations, she must reckon with her identity and what it will take to protect that legacy.

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