Novelist Valeria Luiselli On Writing To Document ‘Political Violence’

Valeria Luiselli discusses her work on migration, focusing on her nonfiction book 'Tell Me How It Ends' and her novel 'Lost Children Archive'. She shares her motivations, the challenges of writing about political issues, and the ethical considerations of storytelling. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling in understanding and documenting political crises and its role in connecting communities.

What are the key differences between Luiselli's nonfiction and fiction works regarding immigration?

What motivated Valeria Luiselli to write about migration in her works?

How does Luiselli's novel 'Lost Children Archive' address the theme of political violence?

In what ways does the author explore the ethics of documenting political crises?

Discuss the significance of storytelling in 'Lost Children Archive'.