It fell with a blunt force on Latinos, who are constantly shut out of the book industry. In the end, the real fight over “American Dirt” is not about this writer. Not when she has posted photos on her Twitter account showing her celebrating “American Dirt” with floral centerpieces laced with barbed wire. Incredible way to kick off #BookExpo2019 last night with the @Flatironbooks party and a bookseller dinner in honor of AMERICAN DIRT. And give that story the same royal treatment it gave “American Dirt.”

Source: Los Angeles Times January 24, 2020 21:23 UTC