Kim Spencer: Weird Rules to Follow

Mia and Lara are best friends growing up in a small town in Western Canada. But Mia gradually realizes just how different their lives are. She belongs to an Indigenous community, while Lara is part of the white middle class—a contrast that shapes how the world around them views the two girls. Based on the author’s autobiography, this powerful book unfolds in short episodes, offering a compelling glimpse into a friendship marked by racism and classism.

What happens in the workshop?

Inspired by Weird Rules to Follow and in line with the Humboldt Forum’s theme of the year, Relationships and Family, we will develop our own scenes about friendship, family, cultural influences and change.

Coordinators: Julian Keck & Melika Ramić
Meet & Greet with Kim Spencer

Conditions of participation

• max. 30 students
• first meeting (one school hour) with the class a few days before the workshop
• The students will read a few chapters before the workshop
• The teacher agrees to participate with their class in an online survey for the purpose of project evaluation

Weird Rules – So wie ich bin (Weird Rules to Follow) was translated from English into German by Dejla Jassim.