SWL Teacher Librarian

It was so good to hear this story! Coming up on Black History Month, another local female community leader’s experience that more students need to know about!

Meet Judy Trinh who will join us as a Human Book at our high school Human Library event in April. As a veteran CBC journalist Judy can introduce you to some of the in’s and out’s of covering news stories that impact our community! #pinkshelf2020

We are excited to announce that Ottawa Police Inspector Isobel Granger will be joining us as a Human Book at our April event. Students will learn how she went from being the 1st Black woman hired by the OPS to rise to the 1st Black woman in the rank of Inspector! #redshelf2020

Meet Kim Cooper whose career path has passed from aerospace engineer with the Canadian airforce, to owner of Best Friends Dog training. She also trains and handles dogs for Search & Rescue missions as well as finding human remains. #redshelf2020

Once again human rights advocate & author Monia Mazigh will be a Human Book at our April event! Monia has published fiction & non-fiction, has worked in the field of civil liberties and continues to give a voice to Muslim women. #yellowshelf2020

A big thank you to artist Brenda Dunn for her rendering of what Human Library @ SWL looks like! Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 for our 5th event with over 70 Human Books #HL2020

What is a Human Library event? An opportunity for high school students to sit down with their choice of 6 Human Books to talk, ask questions and learn more about the lives of a diversity of community members! Don’t miss #HL2020