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A ‘Human Library’? People Volunteer To Be ‘Open Books’
A ‘Human Library’? People Volunteer To Be ‘Open Books’
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
At Morton College in Cicero Thursday, you can visit a “human library.” No, we’re not kidding. It’s a library where you can “check out” a person — like you would a book — to listen to their life story. Each “reader” can ask questions that you might avoid in polite conversation.
Reset spoke with Prairie Markussen, organizer of a “human library” event at Morton College, and Alejandro Joleanis, a human “book” participating in the library.
Reset spoke with Prairie Markussen, organizer of a “human library” event at Morton College, and Alejandro Joleanis, a human “book” participating in the library.
Released:
Oct 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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