In ‘Rivermouth,’ Alejandra Oliva’s translation work with asylum seekers involves more than just language

For Alejandra Oliva, translation is fluid. In “Rivermouth,” her personal and at times harrowing new book on migration, she explores the idea that a translator — as she has been — builds bridges between cultures. But also that the act of translating, like a moving river, changes constantly — and changes the people involved.“Translation builds bridges,” said the debut author. “But there are other ways you can spend time in that... + full article