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Oprah Winfrey is finally addressing the controversy surrounding her latest book club pick, “American Dirt,” and promising to take its critics seriously.
A discussion and book signing with “American Dirt” author Jeanine Cummins at Vroman’s in Pasadena has been called off, the latest in a string of cancellations.
Celebrities endorsed ‘American Dirt’ — then the reactions on Twitter turned negative. Cries of appropriation — and barb-wire dinner pieces — spark scorn for book
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Jeanine Cummins’ new novel is a runaway success, but has prompted unwarranted charges of cultural appropriation.
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“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.
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What to do in L.A.: 5 book talks this week
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Gina Rodriguez, Salma Hayek and Yalitza Aparicio were a few celebrities to show love this week for Jeanine Cummins’ controversial novel “American Dirt.” A few have since backtracked.
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‘Agency,’ the latest novel from ‘Neuromancer’ author William Gibson, is a time-twister that imagines a present without Trump.
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‘Hi Five’ is the fourth installment of Joe Ide’s crime series featuring IQ the private eye.
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After author Jeanine Cummins ignited a firestorm with her portrayal of Mexican migrants, “American Dirt” publisher Flatiron Books defends the novel.
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Knopf names Reagan Arthur as its new publisher. Her predecessor, Sonny Mehta, had requested that she replace him before his death in December.
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The Pulitzer-winning ‘Adventures of Kavalier & Clay’ novelist talks about his new job: showrunner on CBS All Access’ ‘Star Trek: Picard.’
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Five nominees for the Grammys spoken word award offer vastly different listening experiences.
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Jeanine Cummins’ ‘American Dirt’ has polarized audiences with its depictions of migrants. Now, Latinx readers are tweeting their own parody narratives.
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March 11: Jeanine Cummins (“American Dirt”) and Reyna Grande (“A Dream Called Home”) in conversation with Times editor Steve Padilla. Ticket info coming soon.
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Oprah Winfrey chose “American Dirt” as her latest book club selection. Author Jeanine Cummins’ novel has sparked a backlash for its portrayal of immigrants.
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Frank Cruz always told other people’s stories. Now, he tells all in his memoir about his days as a reporter, Telemundo co-founder and everything in between. He carved paths for others along the way.
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What to do in L.A.: 5 book talks for the week ahead
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Jeanine Cummins’ novel about a migrant family, “American Dirt,” hasn’t been published yet but has already stirred a debate: Who should tell what stories?
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James Taylor’s audio-only memoir, “Break Shot: My First 21 Years,” will be released on Audible on Jan. 31.
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Christopher Tolkien helped edit and publish much of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work after the science fiction and fantasy writer died in 1973.
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“Tightrope” authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn saw despair across the U.S., so they began shifting through statistics and solutions.
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In ’55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal,” Elizabeth White explores the new realities for boomers and Gen-Xers.
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“French New Wave: A Revolution In Design” and “Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese in American Feature Films” are gorgeously illustrated new books to enhance any cinefile collection.
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Pam Houston reviews Jeanine Cummins’ ‘American Dirt.’ The novel digs into the Mexican border crisis and a mother’s dangerous journey to a better life.
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Rigoberto Gonzalez reviews Jeanine Cummins’ ‘American Dirt.’ The novel tells the story of a mother and son on Mexico’s migrant trail in search of a new life.
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In ‘A Long Petal of the Sea,’ Isabel Allende evokes the world that jump-started her literary career, “The House of the Spirits.”
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