The Human Library launches in New York City
The Human Library is opening a new book depot for New York City. The Brooklyn based depot will welcome readers online on January 24th, 2021.
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Book of the month: Transgender in Copenhagen
Meet Aske Ravn, a 25 year old dane from Copenhagen and open book on being Transgender.
When your co-worker is an open book
Imagine a library full of co-workers that volunteered their knowledge to help you better understand the diversity in your workplace.
Premier Foods to host Human Library
Premier Foods in the UK has invited the Human Library to host a series of sessions to help their staff better understand diversity.
Book Awards 2018
Photos by Elin Tabitha Hansen
Homeless
I live on the streets. I live from day to day and I have no roof over my head. No restroom to visit, no kitchen to make a coffee. I own very little and I owe a lot more and I am homeless.
Body Mod Extreme
Body Mod Extreme “I am not someone to be afraid of and I fully understand that my look can be overwhelming to some people. But then dont be shy, come on over and ask me. I am not going to bite.” WHY WE PUBLISHED To see a person with extreme body modifications on the street…
Deafblind
Deafblind “I am not angry about my situation. I dont even get angry with cab drivers that refuse to pick me up because of my guide dog. But I think it important to give people a chance to understand what life looks like through my eyes”. Why We Published One thing is going blind, but…
Bipolar
Bipolar “I do not view being Bipolar as a challenge, but rather as a condition for my life. Periodically I must take extra consideration to my health. For example, sleep is enormously essential for keeping my illness in check. If I do not sleep 8-10 hours every night , I will become ill” Why we…
Refugee
Refugee “I left my childhood photos of a life I will never get back and I didn’t have the choice to leave behind. I left a beautiful place that I called my home” Why we published When there is war and conflict, the peaceful and wealthy countries of the world are called upon to come…