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Hi Crystal,
I do think that a lot of people now associate storytelling with picking up a book and reading a story about something or someone. The Human Library Program challenges that assumption by having a person become the book. Having volunteers tell their story in front of the reader rather than having the reader read a book about them is not only more interactive, but it allows the reader to gain a better understanding of the volunteers’ life and experiences. Books can provide a lot of knowledge, but there are limitations due to their size.
What a way to provide an interactive experience with the community!
@jcrystalc What a lovely artifact focused on the power of stories. Love this: our stories are as unique as our fingerprints! Well said!