Human Library 2020

A big thank you to artist Brenda Dunn for her rendering of what Human Library @ SWL looks like! Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 for our 5th event with over 70 Human Books #HL2020

Lancers, over March Break tune in to CBC Canada Reads 2020 Edition -heat the 5 book champions debate why their book selection should be « The Book that all Canadians should read! » cbc.ca/books/canadare…

i’m so excited to do this with yall again! 🙌🏾 #HL2020

We are so excited to hear hip hop artist and slam poet Kamal Hakim share his story at our Human Library Event in April! #pinkshelf #HL2020 @ripbabyface_

Myroslava Mykytyn is a baker and owner of BlackWalnutBakery. Join us in April to learn about her journey from university student to business owner! Myroslava will tell us all about being your own boss, being an employer, and the responsibilities of running a business! #greenshelf

Meet Doreen and Rufus! Rufus is a 3 year-old Saint Bernard, and an Ottawa Therapy Dog. Rufus visits with youth who battle with depression and anxiety through an off-site CHEO program. Rufus and Doreen are looking forward to meeting you in April! #blueshelf #HL2020

Jude Ashburn, a trans educator and community worker will be at our Human Library Event in April! He recently completed his Master of Education thesis on the ongoing work to support trans and gender diverse students in public elementary and high schools! #purpleshelf #HL2020

Kim Cooper is a Professional Dog Trainer/Search And Rescue Dog Handler and a guest at our Human Library Event! Join us in April to learn more about this rich and exciting non-traditional career, in search of adventure! #redshelf2020 #HL2020

Be inspired by Sang Nguyen as he shares his triumphant journey fleeing a war-torn country as a refugee, overcoming challenges and obstacles, and how his experiences have played a key role to his success. We are honoured to have him join us in April at #HL2020 #yellowshelf2020

We are excited to have @CustioClayton join us in April at our Human Library Event! This pro boxer has had an inspiring career! He was a 2012 Olympian, is a six-time Canadian amateur champion, and has won all of his 18 professional fights. #purpleshelf2020 #HL2020

Learn all about stem cell research and nanotoxicology from Dr. Maria Blahoianu PhD. Currently she is a Senior Clinical Evaluator at Health Canada and one of our guests for #HL2020 Join us in April to learn more about her work! #blueshelf2020

Learn about zero waste lifestyles, and sustainable, healthy living from cancer survivor Jackie Lane Moore during our Human Library event in April! #greenshelf2020 #HL2020

@Astro_Jeremy @LakefieldCS Hello Jeremy! We just sent an invitation to you through CSA media relations to participate in our upcoming high school Human Library event in Ottawa on April 8th. We are crossing our fingers that this may work out ... swlcbhumanlibrary.ca

Had a terrific visit to @LakefieldCS! Many wonderful interactions with students and amazing thought provoking questions. The singing of Happy Birthday at the end was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for a wonderful visit. I left inspired by the creative problem solvers I met.

Another community leader, Adrienne Coddett, will be meeting high school students at our Human Library event. Founder of 3Dreads & a Baldhead, she has lead the Black Youth Conference & BeMore Academy, as well as co-hosting the Black on Black radio program! #purpleshelf2020

Wishing you well Stuntman as you journey through this round of treatment - from the high school Human Library team 💕#love ur resilience

Once again human rights advocate & author Monia Mazigh will be a Human Book at our April event! Monia has published fiction & non-fiction, has worked in the field of civil liberties and continues to give a voice to Muslim women. #yellowshelf2020

Meet Kim Cooper whose career path has passed from aerospace engineer with the Canadian airforce, to owner of Best Friends Dog training. She also trains and handles dogs for Search & Rescue missions as well as finding human remains. #redshelf2020

We are excited to announce that Ottawa Police Inspector Isobel Granger will be joining us as a Human Book at our April event. Students will learn how she went from being the 1st Black woman hired by the OPS to rise to the 1st Black woman in the rank of Inspector! #redshelf2020

Meet Judy Trinh who will join us as a Human Book at our high school Human Library event in April. As a veteran CBC journalist Judy can introduce you to some of the in’s and out’s of covering news stories that impact our community! #pinkshelf2020

What is a Human Library event? An opportunity for high school students to sit down with their choice of 6 Human Books to talk, ask questions and learn more about the lives of a diversity of community members! Don’t miss #HL2020