Carina del Valle Schorske

Carina del Valle Schorske is a Puerto Rican writer and translator known for her forthcoming debut essay collection, The Other Island, which recently received a Whiting Nonfiction Grant.

She delves into intimate histories of empire, migration, and creative survival in the Caribbean and beyond, addressing cultural criticism with a poetic and politically astute approach.

Carina's essays have been featured in prestigious publications like The New Yorker online, The Believer, Virginia Quarterly Review, and the New York Times Magazine, where she is a contributing writer.

She brings depth, nuance, and emotional warmth to her subjects, whether famous or obscure, as highlighted in her celebrated pieces like the profile of reggaeton star Bad Bunny on CBS.

As a translator, Carina emphasizes mutual aid and the creativity of multilingual individuals, with notable works including translations of poet Marigloria Palma and Nicole Cecilia Delgado's essay 'A Mano / By Hand.'

Carina has received fellowships from prestigious institutions like MacDowell, Yaddo, and has a PhD in English & Comparative Literature from Columbia University, complemented by her education in Creative Writing and Literature from University of Chicago and Yale University.

Her diverse professional background includes roles as a Contributing Writer at The New York Times, Editor at Freelance Editing, Associate Director at History Design Studio, and Literary Intern at The New Republic, showcasing her versatility and expertise across various domains.