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Author Visit: Elena Torres Discusses 'The River Between Us'

Author Elena Torres with her latest novel

Bestselling author Elena Torres visits Riverside Public Library to discuss her acclaimed new novel, 'The River Between Us,' a multigenerational story of immigration, identity, and the ties that bind families across borders. The novel has been named a New York Times Notable Book and was longlisted for the National Book Award.

Event Details

  • Author reading from selected passages
  • Moderated conversation with local journalist Ana Rivera
  • Audience Q&A session
  • Book signing following the event (books available for purchase)

Elena Torres is the author of four novels and a short story collection. Her work explores the Mexican-American experience with warmth, humor, and lyrical prose. She is a recipient of the PEN/Faulkner Award and teaches creative writing at Northwestern University.

This event is presented by the Riverside Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library.

Details

Location
Main Library, Community Auditorium
Registration URL
https://riversidepubliclibrary.org/author-torres