Introduction

Storytelling allows people to process their own experience and have control of it. Hearing and reading stories allows others to better understand the experiences of others. Real-life stories can be used for reflective discussions and learning.

Living Library are a way of helping communities hear about and learn from people they may not have met. Instead of borrowing a book, a story is borrowed through a speaker at a local library; the speaker becomes the ‘book’. The speaker is a representative of a group that experiences stigma and discrimination and appears in person to share their lived experiences.

To increase the reach and impact of these stories, videos and books have been produced. This allows people to listen, read the stories and share with others.