Meet Más Libritos

Más Libritos Bookstore in Springdale, AR describes itself as a Latina-owned and intersectional feminist bookstore of new and used books that centers the stories of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and this is reflected within their book collection. The owner, Diana Dominguez, who used to work at a library, wants to establish connections inside the local community and both pay homage to and celebrate Latine culture through the bookstore. It’s a niche store, BIPOC focused, and their programming is all about connecting to the Latine community and culture.

In Diana’s own words: “This bookstore is dedicated to mi familia, en particular mi madre que siempre me ha animado y me inspira a diario con su fuerza y compasión. On heavy days, she would always say to me, "Tu puedes. Eres una campeona."

The store began as a pop-up in January and established a brick-and-mortar store in July nextdoor to a breakfast restaurant. Diana said it’s important to her to center Latine voices, especially with the book banning issues that Arkansas faces. She wants her bookstore to be a place where all are invited and represented.

As for the books that have had an impact on Diana’s life, she says, “In no particular order: House on Mango Street, The Combahee River Collective Statement, This Bridge Called My Back, Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment, and so many others!”

You can follow Más Libritos Bookstore on Instagram @maslibritosbookstore or on Facebook. Visit their website and shop online at https://mas-libritos-bookstore.square.site/.

 

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