Beaufort Human Library Book Application

Call for “Books” for the Third Edition of the Beaufort Human Library

The Beaufort Human Library is an opportunity to check out a person instead of a book and learn how their experiences may change your ideas about unexplored stereotypes that we all carry. We are looking for individuals who have experienced stereotypes, prejudices, etc. to volunteer as Books for the Beaufort Human Library.  The purpose of this project is to promote dialogue, reduce prejudices, and encourage understanding. 

Here’s how it works: The Beaufort Human Library is a mobile library set up as a space for dialogue and interaction. Visitors (Readers) are given the opportunity to speak informally with “people on loan” (Books), this group being extremely varied in age, gender, and cultural background. During this event, Readers are given a catalog of the Books in the library.  Once a Book is chosen, the Reader and Book have an opportunity for dialogue and understanding. We hope that once Readers have “read” a Book or two, they will examine their own stereotypes by engaging/unjudging and connecting in a positive, supportive manner. 

Do you think your story is a good read? If so, please apply below to participate as a Book in our Beaufort Human Library. Before applying, please see this short (2-minute) video about our original Beaufort Human Library project: https://youtu.be/dDDI4fBFcgY

Our next Beaufort Human Library will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, April 23, 2023 (12-4pm), at the Beaufort campus of the Technical College of the Lowcountry. 
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Additional Information:
This application will close on March 1 , 2023. Orientation and training are required for all Human Books. Please see the dates below for required dates.

Required Orientation (Zoom)
March 26th 

Book Training Dates (choose format)
April 2nd and April 4th (In person)
April 17th and April 19th (Virtual—Zoom)
Your preferred name: (required) *
Your age range (required) *
Your pronouns: (required) *
Describe your race/ethnicity (required) *
Your email: (required) *
Your phone number (required) *
Why would you like to be a human book for the Beaufort Human Library? (required) *
Please provide us with examples of prejudices, challenges, biases, or judgements you have faced or experienced in your life. (required) *
What experiences (story) would you most like your readers to know? (required) *
What book title would you select for your story? Title length recommendation: Six words. (required) *
How did you learn about the Beaufort Human Library? (required) *
Have you participated in a Human Library event as a reader or a book? (required) *
Please tell us what language(s) you feel comfortable using in your presentation? (required) *
When will you be available for Book Trainings? (Required):
- April 2nd and April 4th: In Person OR 
- April 17th and April 19th: Virtual 
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