Is print dead? Not at this indie bookstore publishing L.A.’s untold stories

Donato Martinez reads his poetry at the Libros Lincoln Heights bookshop. I think in a neighborhood like this, people need to know that they can get a new book, especially at an early age.” In the months since opening, the Libros has become a neighborhood hub, spotlighting books and authors that can’t always be found on the shelves of other bookstores. On a table in the center of the room are copies of “Violet’s First Big Goodbye,” a picture book written by the bookstore’s youngest author, 8-year-old Luna Yanez-Cuestas. A signed copy of “Violet’s First Big Goodbye” by Luna Yanez-Cuestas lies on a table at the Libros bookshop. “We want to talk about people who have left a legacy in our neighborhoods.’” In launching this new branch of the business, Marez aims to highlight local voices, help authors make a profit and ensure the books themselves are made with high-quality materials.