Valeria Luiselli

Valeria Luiselli is a Mexican-born author and essayist who has been making waves in the literary world since her debut book, Sidewalks, was released in 2011. Luiselli has since published two novels, three essay collections, and two books of nonfiction. Her work has won numerous awards, including the International Award City of Como and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Valeria was born in Mexico City and grew up in a household that was passionate about literature. Her father was a literary critic, and her mother was an academic. Valeria was exposed to books and authors at a very young age, and this led to a passion for reading and a love of writing. Valeria moved to New York City in 2004, and it was in the city that she began to work as a journalist and essayist.

Valeria wrote her debut work, Sidewalks (2011), a collection of essays that was widely acclaimed. In the book, Valeria explored topics like identity, motherhood, and migration. Her ability to interweave academic studies with personal experiences makes for an engaging and passionate read.

Valeria’s first novel, Faces in the Crowd (2014) was an experimental novel that told the story of Gilberto Chavez, an undocumented immigrant living in the US. The novel was shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award.

Valeria’s second novel, Tell Me How It Ends (2017), was an exploration of the US immigration system. The book was a finalist for the 2018 Orwell Prize and was praised by critics and readers alike.

Valeria’s non-fiction book, Lost Children Archive (2019), follows a family on a road trip. The book was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and was also chosen as one of The New York Times Book Review Notable Books of 2019.

Valeria has also written several essays collections, including Darling In The Franxx (2020) and The Paris Review: Side Effects (2020). In these books, she examines themes like memory, love, and identity.

Valeria Luiselli is a multi-faceted author with a unique writing style. She combines personal memoirs with theoretical studies, making for an engaging and powerful read. Her work has been widely acclaimed and has won several awards, making her one of the most important voices in contemporary literature.