Join Ocean State Media and RI Center for the Book for dinner, discussion & fresh ideas to spark learning across RI.
As part of the Reading Across Rhode Island 2026 program, An Evening with Happy Land on Thursday, February 12, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Ocean State Media will inspire learners of all ages! Connect with educators, librarians, and community leaders through panel talks, vendor tables, and small group discussions - all centered around Happy Land and its inspiring themes. Enjoy dinner, engage with other readers, explore educational resources, and even request free book sets (while supplies last)!
Discover fresh strategies, new partners, and plenty of ideas to bring Happy Land to life in your classroom or community learning space. Formerly known as Evening for Educators and Book Discussion Leaders, we encourage all community members who are interested in utilizing the book in any capacity to attend!
If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding the event, please contact Sarah Trudeau, Senior Community Engagement Specialist at Ocean State Media, at strudeau@oceanstatemedia.org.
For more information related to the Reading Across Rhode Island program, visit ribook.org.
Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI), is the state’s One Book, One State community reading program. The 2026 program marks the 24th year of Reading Across Rhode Island, which encourages readers across the state to come together around a shared book and a year of engaging programs and conversations.
