Quote by Valeria Luiselli: “The past is always a story. The future is always a question.”

This quote frames our understanding of time: the past is a narrative we construct and interpret, often shaped by memory and perspective, while the future remains uncertain and full of unknowns. It highlights how we relate to history and potential.

From an essay directly addressing the stories of undocumented children and the profound uncertainty of their futures within the US legal system, emphasizing the precariousness of their existence.

Mexican author and essayist whose work includes the novel-essay Tell Me How It Ends, about the experiences of child migrants at the US border. She has been shortlisted for the Booker International Prize and is a leading voice in contemporary Latin American literature.