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Event Description:

The Story of Self is an interactive template librarians can use with any group to help participants reflect on the experiences that have led them to form their values. Developed by Civics Under the Big Sky and utilized statewide by The Democracy Project, a teen-led, civic engagement program of Humanities Montana, The Story of Self helps individuals find their voice and craft a public comment, college essay topic, or idea pitch. Sharing the exercise with others builds confidence, group cohesion and community. 

Presenter Bio:

Sylvia Luceno is the Civic Education Organizer at Civics Under the Big Sky. Sylvia works to create fair spaces for youth to become engaged participants in their communities across Montana. Informed by her experience in curriculum development, youth leadership, climate policy research, and her Political Science degree from the University of Montana, Sylvia aims to uplift the collective power of Montana’s youth as others once did for her.

Jenny Bevill is a dynamic educational leader with more than 25 years of experience teaching in public schools, museums, and community centers in New York City and Montana including ten years at the Guggenheim Museum and 3 ½ years at the Missoula Art Museum. She holds an MA from Columbia University. She joined the Humanities Montana speaker bureau in 2016 and in her current role as Programs Manager she oversees The Democracy Project and The Montana Center for the Book. Jenny is passionate about the role of libraries in our democracy. She is also a musician and songwriter.