Another Story, an independent bookstore in Toronto, Canada has chosen to remain shut even after the Canadian government lifted restrictions...
Another Story, an independent bookstore in Toronto, Canada has chosen to remain shut even after the Canadian government lifted restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Founded in 1987, this bookstore is a pillar within its community with its emphasis on equality and diversity, its work with local schools and passionate staff members.
Anuja Gogia, events coordinator at the store, spoke to Scroll.in about her changed role in the bookstore during the lockdown, the challenges of running book events and a bookstore, and the importance of diversity in both children’s and adult literature today. Excerpts from the interview.
Tell us about the history of Another Story Bookshop and your role in it.
I have been working at Another Story bookshop for close to eight years. Sheila Koffman started the store 33 years ago and made it what it is today. About two and a half years ago, ago she passed away of cancer. When she found out she was sick, Sheila made arrangements to give the store to her brother and two long-term employees, Laura Ash and Eric McCall. The three of them now own the bookshop and carry on Sheila’s vision of social justice equity and diversity.
My role here is that of an events coordinator. I organise and...
