The controversy surrounding the publication of American Dirt, a novel by Jeanine Cummins, has resulted in a firestorm: detractors claim the author lacks the credibility to write a story about Mexican immigrants (Cummins claims Puerto Rican heritage by way of a grandmother); those whom support her wo
American Dirt, a novel by Jeanine Cummins about a Mexican woman and her son fleeing to the United States to escape cartel violence, came out last week and seemed poised to become one of the years biggest books. It made its debut at No. 1 on The New York Timess best-seller list for hardcover and Members of #DignidadLiteraria said in a statement on Tuesday that they have no interest in a dialogue with Jeanine Cummins but would rather focus on systemic issues of inclusion within Oprahs book club and the publishing industry.
Date: Jan 29, 2020
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Publisher cancels Jeanine Cummins tour for American Dirt over safety fears
Jeanine Cummins spent five years of her life writing this book with the intent to shine a spotlight on tragedies facing immigrants, said Bob Miller, president and publisher of Flatiron Books, in a statement on Wednesday. We are saddened that a work of fiction that was well-intentioned has led to
Date: Jan 29, 2020
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Oprah picks controversial 'American Dirt' for her book club
The TV mogul appeared on Tuesdays CBS This Morning to unveil her latest book club pick, American Dirt, alongside author Jeanine Cummins, who has received swift and harsh backlash for her polarizing portrayal of Mexican migrants and their struggles.