MindOut is again joining up with the University of Brighton to run a Living Library – where people are the books and students are the readers. Students will get the opportunity to meet and discuss the experience of living with a stigmatised identity from the Human Books. These events have been descr
Students will get the opportunity to meet and discuss the experience of living with a stigmatised identity from the Human Books. These events have been described as “life-changing” and “eye-opening”
♦ You can get involved!
♦ Be a Book for a day
Talk 1-1 to readers about your book title and respond to any questions they may have about your lived experience.
Examples of titles include: bisexual parent, genderqueer, male anorexia, refugee, self-harm, anxiety.
There will be two library events but you don’t have to take part in both.
You can be an Assistant Librarian for a day
Help support the smooth running of the event by explaining the ground rules to each reader and book, introducing readers to their books and ensuring both have good support.
Event: MindOut’s Living Library
Where: Brighton University, Falmer Campus
When: Tuesday, October 25 & Tuesday, November 1
Training provided: Monday October 17
For more information, or to sign up, email: emma.crossland@mindout.org.uk
Or telephone: 01273 234 839
