Book of the Month – Amputee
In 2020, Filip was diagnosed with cancer and got both of his legs amputated. Read about his story as an amputee and being an open book on the topic.
Book of the Month: Care Experienced Child
Paris’ story, on the surface, is about the care system: how she got into it, what her experience was like, and how it is affecting her to this day. Mostly, however, her story is about making a life for herself despite all that happened and how to get something positive out of what she has experienced.
New Season at the Human Library Reading Garden
The Human Library is preparing for a new Reading Garden season. This season, we are open for loans every Sunday from April 23rd, providing even more opportunities for Readers to unjudge someone.
Books of the Month: Deaf and Depression
Andy and Bernadette have been married for more than 23 years. They are one of a very few couples that are also Books on our bookshelf.
Over 400 New Books Join the Human Library
More Books than ever has joined the Bookshelf in 2022. In total, 437 Books from 24 countries have been trained, edited and published.
End of Season in the Reading Garden
It’s a cold day in October when books and librarians meet up in the Reading Garden for the last time in 2022. Read about our seasonal close.
The Human Library at Amsterdam Pride
For the first time, the Human Library was a part of the Amsterdam Pride in August. We gathered 10 books from our book depots around Europe and published them during pride week. From Paris to Amsterdam to Borrow an Open Book With support from our friends at Heineken, the Human Library Book Cafe was…
The Human Library wins diversity award
The Human Library has won the Groundbreaker of the year award, at the nordic-wide Blaze Inclusion Awards in Oslo.
New Human Library online reader service
Introducing the online Human Library. Our new software dedicated to serving readers with learning opportunities in a safe space.
The Human Library at Amsterdam Pride
Drop in on the Human Library Book Café during Pride Week in Amsterdam for your opportunity to Unjudge Someone. We are open for loans on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th.