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'''Libélula Books & Co.''' is a queer, bipoc-owned [[independent bookstore]] located in [[Barrio Logan, San Diego|Barrio Logan]] in [[San Diego]], California.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Lopez-Villafaña |first=Andrea |date=2021-08-16 |title=New bookstore is providing a space for learning, community building in Barrio Logan |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/san-diego/story/2021-08-15/new-bookstore-is-providing-a-space-for-learning-community-building-in-barrio-logan |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Dixon Evans |first=Julia |date=2022-04-28 |title=San Diego Book Crawl returns with newcomer Libélula Books |url=https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/04/28/san-diego-book-crawl-returns-newcomer-libelula-books |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=KPBS Public Media |language=en}}</ref> |
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Libélula Books & Co. was founded in June 2021 by Jesi Gutierrez and Celi Hernandez.<ref name=":0" /> They are located in a 700-square-foot space at South 26th St. in the historically Mexican-American neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Camacho |first=Roberto |date=2022-09-19 |title=How a Small Bookstore Created a Big Space for Community, LGBTQ Youth |url=http://voiceofsandiego.org/2022/09/19/how-a-small-bookstore-created-a-big-space-for-community-lgbtq-youth/ |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Voice of San Diego |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Recinos |first=Eva |date=2023-07-11 |title=Libélula is more than a bookstore, it's where many queer folks can claim their own identities |url=https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-07-11/latino-queer-identity-bookstore-community-writers-artists-books |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The bookstore holds a selection of art publications, poetry, LBGTQ literature, graphic novels, feminist literature, social justice-driven nonfiction, Spanish and English works, with an emphasis on indigenous, Black and Chicana/o history and narratives.<ref name=":2" /> The selection at Libélula is meant to uplift narratives of several historically marginalized identities such as women or femme, bipoc, and/or LGBTQ.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Pasalo |first=Christine |date=2022-01-19 |title=Libélula Books & Co. Creates a Safe Space for Literacy and Arts Education |url=https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/people/lib-lula-books-co-creates-a-safe-space-for-literacy-and-arts-education/article_dfebb848-7967-11ec-a7f0-2bc06edf322c.html |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=San Diego Magazine |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> The bookstore also carries books by small press houses, self-published magazines by local writers, and new or used publications.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peña |first=Lindsey |date=2022-02-16 |title=Barrio Logan bookstore works to further diversity, inclusivity |url=https://www.10news.com/community/stories-for-change/barrio-logan-bookstore-works-to-further-diversity-inclusivity |access-date=2023-08-16 |website=ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV |language=en}}</ref> |
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The bookstore is a community centered space, intentionally curated to be a safe space for queer communities and communities of color.<ref name=":3" /> They offer free WiFi and a computer for the community's use. They are also in collaboration with the San Diego Brown Beret National Organization to host free tutoring sessions.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" /> Additionally, the space is used for workshops for youth, screenings, readings, panels, art installations and other projects from local artists and authors.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> Guest artists that have been highlighted or performed in the space include: Beatrice Zamora, Bob Dominguez, Polaris Castillo, Matt Sedillo.<ref name=":2" /> |
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- a center/hub for learning and community building <ref name=":0" /> |
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- Owners: Jesi Gutierrez and Celi Hernandez<ref name=":0" /> |
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- books by small press houses, self- published magazines by local writers |
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- opened in June 2021 |
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- community centered space - offers free wifi, computer for community's use |
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- collaboration with the San Diego Brown Beret National Organization to host free tutoruing sessions |
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- basement into art gallery |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 00:01, 17 August 2023
| Industry | Specialty retail |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Jesi Gutierrez, Celi Hernandez |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | New and used books |
| Owner | Jesi Gutierrez, Celi Hernandez |
| Website | https://www.libelulabooksandco.com/ |
Libélula Books & Co. is a queer, bipoc-owned independent bookstore located in Barrio Logan in San Diego, California.[1][2]
Overview
Libélula Books & Co. was founded in June 2021 by Jesi Gutierrez and Celi Hernandez.[1] They are located in a 700-square-foot space at South 26th St. in the historically Mexican-American neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego.[3][4] The bookstore holds a selection of art publications, poetry, LBGTQ literature, graphic novels, feminist literature, social justice-driven nonfiction, Spanish and English works, with an emphasis on indigenous, Black and Chicana/o history and narratives.[3] The selection at Libélula is meant to uplift narratives of several historically marginalized identities such as women or femme, bipoc, and/or LGBTQ.[5][2] The bookstore also carries books by small press houses, self-published magazines by local writers, and new or used publications.[1][6]
The bookstore is a community centered space, intentionally curated to be a safe space for queer communities and communities of color.[4] They offer free WiFi and a computer for the community's use. They are also in collaboration with the San Diego Brown Beret National Organization to host free tutoring sessions.[1][5] Additionally, the space is used for workshops for youth, screenings, readings, panels, art installations and other projects from local artists and authors.[4][5] Guest artists that have been highlighted or performed in the space include: Beatrice Zamora, Bob Dominguez, Polaris Castillo, Matt Sedillo.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Lopez-Villafaña, Andrea (2021-08-16). "New bookstore is providing a space for learning, community building in Barrio Logan". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ a b Dixon Evans, Julia (2022-04-28). "San Diego Book Crawl returns with newcomer Libélula Books". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c Camacho, Roberto (2022-09-19). "How a Small Bookstore Created a Big Space for Community, LGBTQ Youth". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c Recinos, Eva (2023-07-11). "Libélula is more than a bookstore, it's where many queer folks can claim their own identities". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b c Pasalo, Christine (2022-01-19). "Libélula Books & Co. Creates a Safe Space for Literacy and Arts Education". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ Peña, Lindsey (2022-02-16). "Barrio Logan bookstore works to further diversity, inclusivity". ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV. Retrieved 2023-08-16.