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Books With Pictures was founded by Katie Pryde and opened its doors on Free Comic Book Day in 2016. From its inception, the store has prioritized inclusivity and diverse representation, aiming to be a welcoming space for all readers, especially those from marginalized communities. In recognition of its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, Books With Pictures was awarded the 2022 Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, an honor that acknowledges outstanding comic book retailers worldwide.
Katie and Andréa began planning a "sister store" to Books with Pictures in Eugene, OR in 2018, aiming to expand their mission of creating inclusive community spaces that celebrate the diversity of comics and their readers. After a year of preparation, Books with Pictures Eugene opened on March 3, 2020—just two weeks before Oregon's lockdown orders began. Despite the rocky start, the community rallied, and the shop didn’t just survive—it thrived!
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Katie Pryde
Katie (left) is a queer single mom who has lived in Portland since 2009. Katie has worked and volunteered in bike advocacy, literary publishing, education, and tech. She has been running Books with Pictures full time since Free Comic Book Day 2016 and is built of enthusiasm and care.
She has two kids who have the coolest mom in the world, and two cats named Maggie and Hopey who also have the coolest mom in the world.
Andréa Gilroy
Before opening Books With Pictures Eugene in 2020, Andréa (right) worked in higher education. She earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Oregon (UO) in 2015, writing a dissertation focused on comics. After graduation, she worked as a comics educator teaching courses at UO and Portland State University, helping curate comics exhibits, and speaking at conferences and conventions.
She lives in Eugene, OR with her partner Shaun, and their two cats, Toki and Kabu.