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Gilles Poitras was born in Quebec, Canada. He earned two Master's degrees from institutions located in Berkeley, California, one in Library Science at the University of California at Berkeley and another in Theology from Pacific School of Religion.
Gilles Poitras works professionally as a librarian today at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. His position involves managing information resources and supporting research efforts within the university system while allowing him to write books about anime and manga outside of work hours.
He has attended over 35 industry events as a guest speaker. These conventions bring together fans and professionals from around the world for panels, signings, and Q&A sessions.
Poitras appears in several documentary films produced by independent creators that discuss various aspects of fan culture surrounding anime and manga. He shares personal experiences and expert knowledge regarding community dynamics and cultural impact within these film narratives.