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The Living Library: Using Our Institutions as New Models for Civic Dialogue

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The Living Library was conceived in Denmark in 2000 as a way to engage youth in dialogue about ending violence by encouraging people to meet their prejudices and fears in a safe, fun, facilitated environment. A Living Library requires three kinds of people: Books, who openly and honestly represent certain stereotyped groups (i.e.

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