'American Dirt' publisher cancels entire book tour due to 'safety' concerns
“American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins was celebrated by many critics as the great immigrant novel of our day. Then Latinos called it out as a stereotype-riddled act of appropriation.Advertisement
The book tour cancellation comes amid a raging storm of controversy surrounding Cummins’ novel. Published on Jan. 21, “American Dirt” has been accused by critics of being a harmful act of cultural appropriation, riddled with cultural inaccuracies and stereotypes about Mexico and the struggles of migrants. It also has spurred discussions about how far theIn the statement, Miller admitted the publishing company “failed to acknowledge” its own limits.
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