About Always Here bookstore
Queer people have always been here, and will always be here.
Photos by @SlugSushi
About the store:
Always Here Bookstore is a queer and neurodivergent-owned bookstore that carries queer books for all ages! Always Here was born out of the belief that everyone deserves to see themselves in books, and that LGBTQ+ stories - especially those that are also BIPOC and/or disabled - are important, and they deserve to be told.
About us:
Hi! I’m Rafael (they/he)- A queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent person whose love of books was rekindled by a glasses prescription and a trip to the public library, and was strengthened by finding myself, my past, and my community in neurodivergent queer stories.
Hey there, I’m John (they/he). I read books, and do other stuff. I don’t know how anyone actually goes through with writing these. It’s stressful to sit down and go “here’s ‘me’ in one sentence, enjoy!” Rafael and I are getting gayer every moment, and reading books that remind me of that makes me cry. It’s good.
Meet the Team <3
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Rafael (They/He)
Co-Owner
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John (They/He)
Co-Owner
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Ralf (She/It)
Supervisor
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Oliver (He/Him)
Moral Support