My concept for this piece is to explore the narrative I    encountered during the time I    spent at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe by creating a “book” made from fabric and perhaps other materials that include pages that will contain quotes, ideas and imagery I    overheard there by the bookstore-cafe goers. My goal is to highlight how the bookstore-cafe was a “safe space” for many who chose to spend their time there and through the quotes and imagery, give a small glimpse into the lives of those people.