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Human Library
From Jan. 24 - 26, 2013 the Winnipeg Public Library became a hub of activity and exchange. Over 250 conversations took place over the three days with nearly 329 people taking part and nearly 30 human books offering their time.
Ideas were shaped and barriers were broken - all with the goal of having open conversations with people you wouldn't otherwise get to meet.
Want to meet a few of the books? Click on the audio links below to get a sample from this past year.
Audio archives:
Listen to interviews with this year's human 'books':
- January 7 - weekday morning radio
Nicole Bennett and Kris Plantz - Earthship - January 7 - weekday morning radio
Eric Shweig - Homelessness - January 15 - Up to Speed
Mandela Kuet - Second Chances - January 21 - weekday morning radio
Diane Driedger - Experiencing Invisible Chronic Illness - Janunary 24 - weekday morning radio
Stacy Klassen - Tattoos, Piercings, and Parenthood - January 24 - weekday morning radio
Ismaila Alfa interviews Serge Kaptegaine - A Refugee Story in Canada - Janunary 25 - weekday morning radio
The Rights of the Disabled - January 24 - weekday morning radio
Ken - My Positive Life
cbc.ca/humanlibrary
Complementing events that took place around the country, cbc.ca/humanlibrary features an interactive map, along with sample feature "books".
Hear Ro's Story
Ro Walker Mills finally feels like himself. At 22 years old, Ro came out as transgendered and began transitioning from female to male. In October 2012 after more than a year on testosterone injections, he had surgery that removed his breasts. CBC Radio in Winnipeg folloed Ro's transition for more than a year and he kept a video diary. Start his story.
What is a Human Library?
In a Human Library, people become the books and are 'borrowed' for conversation. Books and readers meet for a 'loan period' of up to 30 minutes in the library, where the environment is safe and welcoming. Readers and Books have the opportunity to listen, ask questions, and share experiences.
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