Library of Love - Co-Founder

  • Hillary Juma

Library of Love is a multi-medium reading group for BIPOC and QTBIPOC individuals. Hillary and Samantar co-found this project with support from Melanin Skate Gals & Pals C.I.C. A space for slow conversation on issues and ideas that concerns the lived experiences of the aforementioned individuals, as well as to bridge the gap of learning between neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals within the same reading group. The reading group project comprises 5 sessions, with 3 already complete and 2 upcoming, as part of our pilot launch with the help of Melanin Skate Gals & Pals C.I.C and QueerCircle. Topics such as Sound and Nature, Love with Conditions, and Magical Realism, our next topic will be Neurodiversity. Our sessions are 2-hour-long accompanied by food, drinks and breaks. 1. I lead on event promotion and graphic design 2. Support the topic resources 3. Facilitate space