meet the team

andréa gilroy

Books with Pictures in Eugene was founded by Andréa (she/her), who earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Oregon (UO) in 2015. She has since worn many hats, working as a comics educator teaching courses at UO (including acting as 2016-17 Interim Director of the UO Comics & Cartoon Studies Program) and PSU, serving on the board of ICAF, co-curating cool exhibits, and speaking at conferences and conventions. She also made Comics Crash Course. In addition to running Books With Pictures Eugene, Andréa also works with Books With Pictures founder Katie Pryde on The Graphic Novel Library.

jack sager

Maestro of mags, Faust of floppies, Master of manga, store manager Jack (he/him) is a jack-of-all-trades with a love of art. He wants to be Conan the Barbarian when he grows up. 

rhae olson

As the “cool mom” at after school pickups, events manager Rhae (they/them) can and will listen to your kid talk endlessly about Dog Man and Minecraft. In addition to this special power, Rhae is an artist and lifelong fan of illustrated books of all kinds, especially zines and books about food culture. As an artist, they have illustrated several small-press comics, and work in a wide variety of media, from fiber arts to pyrography to watercolor. Rhae’s most impressive talent is having a D&D group that has met weekly for over 6 years and counting.

kam hall

Kam (they/them) started the comics life as a shop regular and volunteer, but has since joined as a part-timer! They regularly check in on our social media for First Issue Club on Fridays. When they're not reading comics, they're working their way toward med school! 

raefe kelley

You'll catch Raefe (he/him) at events, and filling in on morning shifts. Raefe's favorite superhero is Radiant Black, and his prized possession is an issue of Saga #1 his friends got him for his birthday.

george the shop dog

We know most of you are here for George. George hangs out at the shop when his mom, Rhae, is working! He loves babies, treats, tummy rubs, and Jeff the Land Shark.

the fifth beatles

We're lucky to have a huge team of friends and volunteers who tend to show up to all of the events, and even help run the shop in a pinch. We'd like to give a special shout-out to:
  • Shaun Gilroy: Andréa's partner; game master, comic collector, and web developer extraordinaire
  • Katie Pryde: Owner of Books With Pictures PDX, and part owner of BWP Eugene