#american dirt

Publishing news tagged with #american dirt


‘American Dirt’ is a novel about Mexicans by a writer who isn’t. For some, that’s a problem.

“I wished someone slightly browner than me would write it,” said Jeanine Cummins, the author of the highly anticipated book. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-01-22 12:23:18 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories


This Is The Controversy Behind Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick, 'American Dirt'

Jeanine Cummins' book has been lauded by Stephen King and Lauren Groff, but also lambasted as "problematic," "harmful" and "brownfacing." Continue reading >>
[ Source: HuffPost | 2020-01-21 23:31:13 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories


Oprah Winfrey wades into 'American Dirt' controversy with her book club pick

Oprah Winfrey chose "American Dirt" as her latest book club selection. Author Jeanine Cummins' novel has sparked a backlash for its portrayal of immigrants. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-01-21 20:14:23 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories


Newsletter: Book club begins 2020 with Ocean Vuong's 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'

The L.A. Times Book Club's 2020 selections include "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" and "American Dirt." Continue reading >>
[ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-21 16:00:22 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories


L.A. Times Book Club's next read is Ocean Vuong's 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'

L.A. Times Book Club's 2020 lineup also includes 'American Dirt' and 'From Our Land to Our Land.' Continue reading >>
[ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-20 15:00:03 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories


Jeanine Cummins's New Novel Is a Harrowing Immigrant's Tale

The author's latest, 'American Dirt,' follows the story of a mother crossing the U.S.-Mexico border with her son. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories


Book Deals: Week of September 16, 2019

Amy Einhorn spends big for a new novel by the author of 'American Dirt,' S&S nabs the debut by an up-and-coming PRH editor, Sourcebooks touts its own debut, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-13 04:00:00 UTC ]

Explore similar news stories



Page 2 of 2 pages