Jeanine Cummins was scheduled to discuss and sign copies of her controversial migrant tale “American Dirt” at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena on Tuesday night, but the event has been canceled by the publisher. The controversy surrounding this book has ended up sparking another important conversation about own voices. “I’m gonna be at Vromans bookstore on the 28th to greet Jeanine Cummins and welcome her to the great state of California. I'm gonna be at Vromans bookstore on the 28th to greet Jeanine Cummins and welcome her to the great state of California! And Oprah Winfrey named “American Dirt” the latest pick for her book club.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 27, 2020 19:52 UTC