Image: Yonge Street Media
The Toronto Public Library hosted a Human Library Event this past November. The concept of a "human library" originated about a decade ago in Copenhagen as a way to encourage acceptance, deter prejudice, and bring people of different backgrounds together for one-on-one conversations.
Volunteers at the Toronto Public Library Event included a police officer, a sex-worker-turned-club-owner, a comedian, a model/cancer survivor, and a homeless person. 200 Torontonians checked out a human book.
What a novel idea! Storytelling is the oldest way to pass along wisdom. The Toronto Public Library is considering making the program long-term. Let's hope this catches on.
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