Somewhere Over the Arcoíris

Candid, affirming, and urgently necessary, Somewhere Over the Arcoíris gathers the wisdom and lived experience of queer Latine library professionals into a powerful collective testament to belonging, resistance, and the transformative work of building institutions where every community can thrive. An essential and deeply human contribution to library studies, this collection serves as a bold and timely blueprint for the future. -- David Bowles, Professor of Literature & Cultural Studies, University of Texas Río Grande Valley, USA, and award-winning author of They Call Me Güero, My Two Border Towns, and The Prince & the Coyote
As someone who owes their life to libraries and has many friends in this most loving of professions, reading the hopes, fears, anger and joy of LGBTQ+ librarians was not just an inspiration, but an honor. Make this book a series! -- Gustavo Arellano, Columnist, Los Angeles Times, USA
David Lopez's Somewhere Over the Arcoírisis an essential addition to the literature. It captures the diversity and power of queer Latinidad in America's libraries at a critical moment in our nation's history. New and established professionals will identify with how their lived experiences are reflected in these meaningful stories from the field. -- Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres, Library Executive, Bowie, Maryland, USA
Somewhere Over the Arcoíris: Conversations on Queer Latinidad in Libraries is a breathtaking exploration of the transformational efforts and crucial worlds created by queer Latiné library professionals. Refusing to uncouple vocational undertaking from personal aspiration, the voices collected here speak eloquently about why archival practices, collections, and an overall advocacy for safe spaces matter. With this book, the library is indeed open. And reading it is fundamental. -- Richard T. Rodríguez, Professor of English, University of California, USA