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Human Library

This guide collects resources and information related to the Rohrbach Library planned Human Library Event scheduled for April 2, 2024

Reader Info

Stop by the library between 10am-4pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 and check out one of our Human Books. You'll have an opportunity to sit and talk with our human books about their experiences. Human books can be "checked out" for up to 20 minutes.

2023 Human Book Titles 

Finding Your Light: Cancer Journeys

A discussion with the author as a cancer survivor, being a caregiver for a spouse who goes to hospice care, and how to be our authentic selves.

From D to PhD: First Gen and Thriving

A discussion with the author as a first-generation college student and how he to got to where he is now.

Living as a Arab Woman

A discussion with the author on living as an Arab woman, growing up as a daughter of immigrants and being a first-generation college student.

Strength Through Adversity: The Power of Caring

A discussion with the author as a caregiver for aging parents, a spouse with terminal cancer, and the way that caregiving tests you but is ultimately rewarding. 

Living With Bipolar II Disorder

A discussion with the author as a person living with Bipolar II disorder and the stigmatization they have faced.

Sexism in the Workplace

A discussion with the author as a person who has faced sexism in the workplace as a young adult and what to do when feeling powerless in a workplace.

How to Survive Cancer: Debunking the Myths and Stigmas Surrounding This Disease

A discussion with the author as a cancer survior, the stigmatization she has dealt with, and the reminder that cancer is not necessarily a death sentence.

Being Large and Latino Never Stopped Me

A discussion with the author as someone who is large and Latino, and the struggles they experienced growing up.

Autism Spectrum and Comorbidity:To Infinity and Beyond!

A discussion with the author as a neurodivergent individual and how their autism, OCD, and ADHD diagnoses came together to create who they are.

Addict

A discussion with the author as someone who has lived with addiction and how the journey to recovery is more than just stopping the use of substances.

My Transgender Journey

A discussion with the author as a transgender woman who transitioned at the age of 68 and what it was like growing up transgender.

Living a Lie To Living the Truth: My Gender Identity Journey

A discussion with the author as a transgender woman and the trials and triblulations she has experienced with her journey.

Entanglement of Gender and Disability

A discussion with the author on their experiences with gender, disability, and the way the two have colored the lens on his perspective of how he goes about each day and interacts with others.

Value of a Veteran

A discussion with the author on his experiences as a veteran and his transition from a Marine to a student at Kutztown University.