iSchool Capstone

Zines and Body Image at Ballard High School Library

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

digital youth & youth services

equity & inclusion

Project poster

This project aims to create a connection between Ballard High School’s library and existing sex education curriculum through creative, student-led engagement. After consulting students and staff, information about body image emerged as a need. We developed a list for new acquisitions centered on sex education, created a book display including passive programming, and planned three in-person zine workshops. Due to the COVID-19 closures, we adapted the workshops to occur online synchronously and asynchronously. This project creates space for students to creatively express themselves while utilizing the library as a space to have hard conversations about body image.

Project participants:

Brooke Thomas

MLIS

Hanna Roseen

MLIS

Michelle Grinstead

MLIS