In the Name of the Moon, You are All Superheroes: Celebrating Diversity by Daylight and Moonlight
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| Courtesy of Windsor Public Library, Naoko Takeuchi and Toei Animation |
If there's one thing that continues to be a cultural phenomenon and winning the hearts of young people, it's Sailor Moon. The band of magical girls who fight for love and justice has inspired generations to be their own superhero and has been a source of hope, comfort and importantly, representation for those who are marginalised due to their ethnic, cultural, social and gender identities. However, little coverage including studies has been done on this reception and the diverse aspect of the fandom.
So, to encourage the youth of the Pearl Cove community, in particular those of marginalised backgrounds, to have their say and connect while having fun, and in recognition of diversity being vital and Sailor Moon as a significant cultural subject, Pearl Cove Library is proud to host the human library event In the Name of the Moon, You are All Superheroes: Celebrating Diversity by Daylight and Moonlight on International Sailor Moon Day.
This event is for teens and young adults from ages 14 to 21. Parental supervision is advised for those under 18.
What is a human library, you ask?
Courtesy of Columbia College Chicago, 2017
A human library involves borrowing books, but instead of real books, they are people of diverse (usually marginalised) backgrounds who volunteer their time to have a conversation with the borrower. The goal is to bridge gaps of knowledge and connection, to understand and accept differences. It's also an opportunity for these "books" to tell their story themselves.
For the Sailor Moon event, you will be able to choose one of four "books" you're interested in and place a reservation. The loan period is 20 minutes.
For more information on the human library concept, please visit:
The Books
Angeli Pomare
Editor of Luminous Magazine
Pomare is the editor of the popular Luminous Magazine and in their spare time, they make vlogs about Sailor Moon and various film and television franchises. As a trans Indigenous Australian and like Luminous, Pomare champions diversity across the arts sector and works. With their well-established influence, they hope their contribution to the event would help strengthen inclusion and bring attention to all the amazing work people of colour, especially those who are LGBT+, have done for their communities, whether for social causes or entertainment.
Mina Yang
Host of Magical Melanin podcast
Yang is the host of Magical Melanin, a Sailor Moon podcast that focuses on diversity and fans who are people of colour or cultural minorities. She hopes that the event would open up honest dialogue on social issues such as racism that are often ignored in pop culture areas, but also more positive fan experiences for young people of marginalised backgrounds.
Rachel Bowen
Student
Bowen is a high school student in Pearl Cove and a huge Sailor Moon fan. With an interest in communities and social justice, she will be sharing her fan experiences including challenges as a disabled teen and wheelchair user. Bowen hopes that the event would encourage more acceptance and positivity.
Dilraba Said
Student
Said is a high school student in Pearl Cove and a huge Sailor Moon fan. With an interest in social justice and communities, she will be sharing her story and her passion for Sailor Moon from the perspective of a refugee recently migrated from Syria. Said hopes that the event would help connect teens and young people, in particular migrants like herself, and encourage them to engage with new cultures.
Come join us!
When: Saturday 25 June 2022, 1:30pm-5:00pm
Where: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library
Cost: $5
Bookings are required through Eventbrite. Please click here to save your spot and reserve your "book". You will be allocated to a time.
Free light refreshments will be provided.
Please contact us for further information on the event or if you require accessibility assistance on 9334 4938 or at library@pearlcovecouncil.com
We can't wait to see you and join our "books" for an enlightening adventure and make new friends along the way!
Natalia Wikana
Class: Tuesday, 11:30am
Student number: 365813205
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