What is a Human Book?
A Human Library book is a person that has volunteered to represent a stigmatized group in the community and share their personal experiences through 20-minute conversations with participants or "readers".
Books can answer questions from readers and help challenge stigmas and stereotypes through dialogue.
Tips for Being a Human Book
Interested in being a human book? Here are some tips, adapted from Human Library™:
- Be yourself; be honest and open to talk and listen carefully.
- Prepare yourself for your role of being a Book. We will help you prepare!
- Readers of the Human Library are, in general, ready to talk, to listen and to learn. We will help them prepare!
- Be ready to share your reflected personal experience. If questions become too intimate, feel free to say that you do not want to answer.
- Readers may borrow you for different reasons; they may be curious, or looking for personal advice.
- The content of the discussion with your readers is, in general, confidential.
How do I get published as a Book in the Human Library!
Please contact James Cho to express interest or ask questions OR complete the form below.