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GMS Human Library. Borrow a Living Book. 1. Dr. Chris Lorey (362.19). LGTBQI rights activist Professor at The University of New Brunswick (ret.) German Studies, Literature, Queer Studies Health and Disabilities. 2. Raymond Koehler (306.84). LGTBQI Activist Social Justice Champion
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GMS Human Library Borrow a Living Book
1 Dr. Chris Lorey (362.19) LGTBQI rights activist Professor at The University of New Brunswick (ret.) German Studies, Literature, Queer Studies Health and Disabilities
2 Raymond Koehler (306.84) LGTBQI Activist Social Justice Champion Volunteerism Cancer Survivor
3 Sam Shakura (747) Rock House Style – Interior Designer/ Entrepreneur Anti-Bullying Activist Body Image
4 Loyal Wooldridge (302.343) Owner / Lead Stylist at Loyal Hair Therapy Volunteerism / Community Activism Anti-Bullying—I Am Campaign
5 Nicole Desson (362.7) Teenage pregnancy and adoption Reconnecting with adopted child Music teacher Knitter
6 Mark Jennings-Bates (361.74) Rally4Life.org Philanthropist Adventurers How to set a world record!
7 Constable Sherri Lund (363.2) RCMP School Liaison Officer Resiliency Positivity
8 Ian Mackinnon (384.5) Afternoons with Ian Mackinnon on SunFM Anti-Bullying Resiliency Humour
9 Susan Shawlee (296.4) Jewish Community Centre Judaism Business Woman
10 Kaila Klassen (641.5) Contestant on MasterChef Canada Re/Max Realtor Supporter of the Kelowna Gospel Mission
11 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
12 Wesla Wong (551.5) Global News Meteorologist Mississippi State University degree in Meteorology SFU degree in Criminology and Communications Playing piano and soccer
13 Dale & Leanne Froese (616.85) Living with Down Syndrome Working at Starbucks Resiliency Staying Positive
14 Mike De Guevara (970) WFN Councillor WFN Quality of Life WFN Employment Opportunities WFN Land
15 Brian Eli (970) WFN Councillor Okanagan Nation Alliance Connecting Youth and Elders
16 Lita Prince (997) Polynesian Dancing Polynesian Culture
17 Linda Kovach (793.3) Belly Dancing Artistic Director at Banat Al Raks
18 Josh Hoggan w/ Nicole Kranabetter (005.2 and 910) Computer Programming Entrepreneur Starting a business as a Teen (KOINGO Software INC.) World Travel Hiking Addiction.ca
19 Evan Orloff (956) Judaism and Israel Social Justice Dance Travel
20 Janice Blakey (792.4) Irish Dance
21 Carmen Froment (387.74) Flight Attendant Writer / Author Francophone Cultural Society
22 Shelby (306) Lesbian Writer Artist
23 Ami Catriona w/Victoria and Joanne(362.59) Kelowna Gospel Mission Working with Homeless Working with Addicts and those in Recovery
24 Mike Mc (391.7) Don’t Look Down Tattoo Piercer Body Modification
25 Avtar Singh Longiye (005.2) Senior Localization Coordinator at Club Penguin (Walt Disney) Learning/ Speaking multiple languages Sikhism
26 Ryan Olson (777.7) Club Penguin Animator Video Production
27 Thomas Kjorven (781) Musician Music Producer Owner of a Rock Wall Landscaping Company His son was born very premature (@24 weeks)
28 JaquelBoersema (362.29) Recovered Addict Breast Cancer Survivor
29 Nikita Sapkota (325.1) Immigrated to Canada from Nepal Family owns and operates Everest Restaurant
30 FalkoKriel (615.892) Survived a nearly fatal illness Acupuncturist Author /Poet Kung Fu
31 David Lea (796.815) Mixed Martial Arts Founder of Toshido
32 Drew Milliken (796.93) Manager—One Boardshop
33 Desiree (362.76) Mental Illness/ Depression Living in Poverty Abuse Single Parent Home Resiliency
34 Riley (158) What it is like to have a brother who has passed away. Growing up with a Mom with a challenging past.
35 Jordan (306.89) What it is like to have parents in a custody battle Divorce Choosing sides
36 Jeff Falke (781) Pastor Musician Music Producer
37 Kerry-Lee Brown (770) Photography Stay-at-home Mom Landscape Design
38 Jackie Jennings-Bates (361.74) Rally4Life.org Building wells in Africa Philanthropy / Volunteerism