HJHS Human Library Experience
Our Human Library Experience
People who volunteer their story and time - often called “books” in this framework - are then matched with people who want to hear their story.
Rather than reading a print book, readers would read, listen, and interact with their storyteller as a way to discover more about people, break down stereotypes, and get curious about new ideas.
In an effort to provide this reading experience for our 8th graders at Heyworth Junior High School, it’s important our students choose from a variety of “books.”
In the early 2000s, a concept called “The Human Library” was formed as a way to share stories, break stereotypes, and learn from one another.
As this concept continues to grow globally, the heart of this work invites people to come together to “create a safe space where stigmas and stereotypes are challenged through dialogue” and “people share their stories that need to be heard.”
If you venture to the Human Library website, you’ll see that this work has a vast collection of “books” (or people) who willingly share their story about a specific aspect of their lives. From a soldier with PTSD to a being teenage mom to adult autism, these stories span far and wide.
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We're interested in collecting stories about all types of topics for our students to listen and learn from this school year. If you have a story to tell, come be a "book" in our library!
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