These are “human books”—people with unique experience who volunteer to talk about life and discrimination one-on-one for 30 minutes at the Evanston Public Library. Taking part in the Human Library are (from left) Avery Kaly, who is gender fluid; Ebony Ambrose, whose son was killed in gun violence; Cookie Schwartz, gay and elderly; Ted Gram-Boarini, born with cerebral palsy; Ayse Bilgic, a Muslim woman born in Turkey; Tori Foreman, who is bi-racial; and Black activist Bennett Johnson. The event, held for the first time since the pandemic, is aimed at undoing prejudice through personal connection. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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