Human Library, Delhi Chapter! Delhi is all set to have its very own Human Library this Sunday.
There are books, e-books then there are audio books. Ever heard of books you can interact with? HUMAN LIBRARY brings to you one of its kind experience where you can borrow humans on a loan and hear them sharing their stories. A live book!
Started in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000 by Ronni Abergel in an attempt to enforce social change and encourage conversation around marginalized communities, the Human Library movement has expanded to around 80 countries. In India, it was introduced in Hyderabad, then made its way to Mumbai, before coming to the Capital. According to Neha Singh, book depot manager of the Delhi chapter, the first event will showcase ‘books’ from 11 categories, ranging from a recovering drug abuser, Buddhism practitioner and tea-seller turned author to female solo traveller, cancer survivors, bullying victim and a history chronicler, among others. Singh expects 500-600 at the first event, in which she has partnered with. She and her team hope to organise at least one such meet a month, at varying venues and different books each time. The Human Library, Delhi, opens on June 18, from 2pm to 7pm at Innov8, Connaught Place. The event is free for all. Book slots will be given on first come, first served basis.
