Libélula Books & Co.
Bookstore in San Diego, California, U.S.
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Libélula Books & Co. is a queer, BIPOC-owned independent bookstore located in Barrio Logan in San Diego, California.[1][2]
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| Industry | Books |
|---|---|
| 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/ |
Overview
Libélula Books & Co. was founded in June 2021 by Jesi Gutierrez and Celi Hernandez.[1] It is 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]
According to the Los Angeles Times, 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 offer free tutoring to youth of the community.[1][5] Additionally, the space is used for screenings, readings, panels, art installations and other projects from local artists and authors.[4][5] Guest artists that have been featured in the space include: Beatrice Zamora, Bob Dominguez, Polaris Castillo, Matt Sedillo.[3]