EWU’s Human Library event will take place from 11 am to 1 pm at the JFK Library, on April 19, 2023.

The Human Library® is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge or address stereotypes, prejudices, stigma, or taboo topics through dialogue.

‘Human Books’ are Eastern Washington University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who have volunteered to share their stories to break down barriers based on race, religion, sexual orientation, class, gender identity, lifestyle choices, disability or other aspects of life.

The Human Library provides the opportunity for our campus community to share and understand the experiences of others.

Made possible by event support from EWU Libraries, the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, EWU Counseling and Wellness Services, and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Many thanks to Thomas Hammer for donating coffee for our event!

The EWU Libraries is teaming up with the EWU Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to conduct EWU’s inaugural Human Library Event on the afternoon of April 19, 2023, as part of EWU’s Diversity and Inclusion week. 

First developed in Denmark, Human Library® events are designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge or address stereotypes, prejudices, stigma, or taboo topics through dialogue.

Based on library borrowing concepts, the event features ‘Human Books,’ Eastern Washington University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who volunteer to share personal experiences and stories to break down barriers based on race, religion, sexual orientation, class, gender identity, lifestyle choices, disability or other aspects of life. ‘Readers’ are event attendees, who, in checking out the ‘Books,’ gain better understanding through conversation, in a safe and educational environment.

Click the button below to learn more about this event, and ways you can participate.

• Do you have a lived experience unlike others you know?
• Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, stereotyped, or marginalized?
• Are you interested in sharing your story in a series of casual conversations, in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way?

Learn more about becoming a Human Book in our Human Library event, part of EWU’s Diversity and Inclusion week, coming in April 2023.

The Human Library® is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge or address stereotypes, prejudices, stigma, or taboo topics through dialogue.

‘Human Books’ are Eastern Washington University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who have volunteered to share their stories to break down barriers based on race, religion, sexual orientation, class, gender identity, lifestyle choices, disability or other aspects of life.

The Human Library provides the opportunity for our campus community to share and understand the experiences of others.

EWU’s first-annual Human Library event will take place during Diversity and Inclusion Week in April 2023.

This event is made possible by EWU’s Libraries and Learning Commons, and the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with support from Counseling and Wellness Services.