Books! Once, people had attention spans for entire books. Now, with that talent algorithmically shredded, Yellowknife is embracing a different way to share knowledge.
It’s called a human library. You might call it a conversation.
On March 14, the Snowcastle constructed by Snowkings’ Winter Festival will host a human library for a day.
The books in this library are volunteers who agree to “sharing their life experiences with people who sign up to have one-on-one conversations,” organizer Becca Denley said in a press release.
You can sign up as a book or join as a reader of said books instead – up to you.
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A good candidate to become a human book is someone who has a “unique personal journey or perspective,” the sign-up form states, or a background or identity “that is sometimes misunderstood.”
Discussions between book and reader will be held at the parklet that will sit at the Snowcastle throughout March.
“This is not a debate, interview, or platform for persuasion,” organizers advise.
“Human books are not expected to educate, defend, or represent an entire group. Instead, they share personal experiences and respond honestly, thoughtfully, and with empathy to reader questions.”
Conversations are expected to last for up to half an hour.
Please don’t dog-ear the books.
