Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza has been awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in the category of Memoir or Autobiography for her poignant book “Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice”, Columbia University announced.
The work narrates the tragic feminicide of her sister, Liliana Rivera Garza, offering a profound exploration of sexist violence and the struggles of overcoming it. This memoir serves not only as a tribute to her sister’s life but also as a bold statement against patriarchal violence.
“Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice” is a memoir about the author’s sister, Liliana, who was murdered in 1990. The book is a powerful and moving exploration of grief, violence, and the struggle for justice. It has been praised for its honesty, its beauty, and its importance.
Rivera Garza’s work is often characterized by its exploration of violence, trauma, and memory. She is also interested in the borderlands between Mexico and the United States, and the ways in which these borders are both physical and metaphorical. Her writing is often experimental and genre-bending, and she is known for her use of language and her innovative storytelling techniques.
Rivera Garza is a major figure in contemporary Mexican literature, and her work has been translated into many languages. She is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Premio Nacional de Cuento Juan Vicente Melo, the Premio Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and the Premio Anna Seghers. She is a member of the Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte and has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Houston.
Rivera Garza is a powerful and important voice in Mexican literature, and her work is sure to continue to be read and studied for many years to come.
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What Books Has Cristina Rivera Garza Written?
Cristina Rivera Garza is a prolific writer whose literary contributions span novels, short stories, essays, and poetry. Among her notable novels are “Nadie me verá llorar” (1999), “La cresta de Ilión” (2002), “Lo anterior” (2004), “La muerte me da” (2007), “Verde Shanghai” (2011), “El mal de la taiga” (2012), and “El invencible verano de Liliana” (2021). Her short story collections include “La guerra no importa” (1991) and “Ningún reloj cuenta esto” (2002), among others. Rivera Garza has also made significant contributions as an essayist with works like “La Castañeda” (2010) and “Dolerse” (2011), and as a poet with collections such as “La más mía” (1998) and “Viriditas” (2011).
What Is the Pulitzer Prize and Who Is It Awarded To?
The Pulitzer Prizes were established by Hungarian-American newspaper publisher and journalist Joseph Pulitzer, who left funds to Columbia University following his death in 1911. These awards were first presented in 1917. Designed to honor excellence in journalism and the arts, the Pulitzer Prizes recognize outstanding contributions in various categories, including journalism, literature, drama, and music. The awards aim to uphold the highest standards in the journalism and literary fields, celebrating works that have had a significant impact on society.
Complete list of 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners
Journalism
- Public Service – ProPublica
- Breaking News Reporting – Staff of Lookout Santa Cruz
- Investigative Reporting – Hannah Dreier of The New York Times
- Explanatory Reporting – Sarah Stillman of The New Yorker
- Local Reporting – Sarah Conway of City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler of the Invisible Institute
- National Reporting – Staff of Reuters and Staff of The Washington Post
- International Reporting – Staff of The New York Times
- Feature Writing – Katie Engelhart, contributing writer, The New York Times
- Commentary – Vladimir Kara-Murza, contributor, The Washington Post
- Criticism – Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times
- Editorial Writing – David E. Hoffman of The Washington Post
- Illustrated Reporting and Commentary – Medar de la Cruz, contributor, The New Yorker
- Breaking News Photography – Photography Staff of Reuters
- Feature Photography – Photography Staff of Associated Press
- Audio Reporting – Staffs of the Invisible Institute and USG Audio
Letters and Drama
- Fiction – “Night Watch” by Jayne Anne Phillips (Knopf)
- Drama – “Primary Trust” by Eboni Booth
- History – “No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggle of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era” by
- Jacqueline Jones (Basic Books)
- Biography – “King: A Life” by Jonathan Eig (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) and “Master Slave Husband Wife” by Ilyon Woo (Simon & Schuster)
- Memoir or Autobiography – “Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice” by Cristina Rivera Garza (Hogarth)
- Poetry – “Tripas: Poems” by Brandon Som (Georgia Review Books)
- General Nonfiction – “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy” by Nathan Thrall (Metropolitan Books)
Music
- “Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith)” by Tyshawn Sorey, premiered on March 16, 2023 at Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Special Citations
- Greg Tate Journalists and Media Workers Covering the War in Gaza
