GMS Human Library

Borrow a Living Book

Dr. Chris Lorey (362.19)LGTBQI rights activist

Professor at The University of New Brunswick (ret.)German Studies, Literature, Queer Studies

Health and Disabilities

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Raymond Koehler (306.84)LGTBQI Activist

Social Justice ChampionVolunteerism

Cancer Survivor

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Sam Shakura (747)Rock House Style – Interior Designer/ Entrepreneur

Anti-Bullying ActivistBody Image

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Loyal Wooldridge (302.343)Owner / Lead Stylist at Loyal Hair Therapy

Volunteerism / Community ActivismAnti-Bullying—I Am Campaign

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Nicole Desson (362.7)Teenage pregnancy and adoptionReconnecting with adopted child

Music teacherKnitter

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Mark Jennings-Bates (361.74)Rally4Life.orgPhilanthropistAdventurers

How to set a world record!

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Constable Sherri Lund (363.2)

RCMPSchool Liaison Officer

ResiliencyPositivity

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Ian Mackinnon (384.5) Afternoons with Ian Mackinnon on SunFM

Anti-BullyingResiliencyHumour

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Susan Shawlee (296.4)Jewish Community Centre

JudaismBusiness Woman

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Kaila Klassen (641.5)Contestant on MasterChef Canada

Re/Max RealtorSupporter of the Kelowna Gospel Mission

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Todd Simpson (796.962)NHL Defenceman (10 seasons)

Captain of the Calgary Flames (‘97-99)Realtor

Battle of the Blades contestant (Season 3)Chairman YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

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Wesla Wong (551.5)Global News Meteorologist

Mississippi State University degree in MeteorologySFU degree in Criminology and Communications

Playing piano and soccer

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Dale & Leanne Froese (616.85)

Living with Down SyndromeWorking at Starbucks

ResiliencyStaying Positive

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Mike De Guevara (970)WFN Councillor

WFN Quality of LifeWFN Employment Opportunities

WFN Land

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Brian Eli (970)WFN Councillor

Okanagan Nation AllianceConnecting Youth and Elders

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Lita Prince (997)Polynesian Dancing Polynesian Culture

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Linda Kovach (793.3)Belly Dancing

Artistic Director at Banat Al Raks

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Josh Hoggan w/ Nicole Kranabetter (005.2 and 910)

Computer Programming EntrepreneurStarting a business as a Teen (KOINGO Software

INC.)World Travel

Hiking Addiction.ca

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Evan Orloff (956)Judaism and Israel

Social JusticeDanceTravel

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Janice Blakey (792.4)Irish Dance

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Carmen Froment (387.74) Flight AttendantWriter / Author

Francophone Cultural Society

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Shelby (306)LesbianWriterArtist

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Ami Catriona w/Victoria and Joanne

(362.59)Kelowna Gospel MissionWorking with Homeless

Working with Addicts and those in Recovery

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Mike Mc (391.7)Don’t Look Down Tattoo

PiercerBody Modification

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Avtar Singh Longiye (005.2)Senior Localization Coordinator at Club Penguin

(Walt Disney)Learning/ Speaking multiple languages

Sikhism

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Ryan Olson (777.7)Club Penguin

AnimatorVideo Production

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Thomas Kjorven (781)Musician

Music ProducerOwner of a Rock Wall Landscaping Company

His son was born very premature (@24 weeks)

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Jaquel Boersema (362.29)Recovered Addict

Breast Cancer Survivor

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Nikita Sapkota (325.1)

Immigrated to Canada from NepalFamily owns and operates Everest Restaurant

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Falko Kriel (615.892)Survived a nearly fatal illness

AcupuncturistAuthor /Poet

Kung Fu

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David Lea (796.815) Mixed Martial Arts Founder of Toshido

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Drew Milliken (796.93)Manager—One Boardshop

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Desiree (362.76)Mental Illness/ Depression

Living in PovertyAbuse

Single Parent HomeResiliency

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Riley (158)What it is like to have a brother who has passed

away.Growing up with a Mom with a challenging past.

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Jordan (306.89)What it is like to have parents in a custody battle

DivorceChoosing sides

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Jeff Falke (781)Pastor

MusicianMusic Producer

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Kerry-Lee Brown (770)Photography

Stay-at-home MomLandscape Design

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Jackie Jennings-Bates (361.74)Rally4Life.org

Building wells in AfricaPhilanthropy / Volunteerism

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