Author Sandra Cisneros reaffirmed her support for the contentious migrant novel “American Dirt” just hours after the book’s publisher canceled writer Jeanine Cummins’ promotional tour. “It’s going to be [an audience] who maybe is undecided about issues at the border,” Cisneros told Hinojosa. On Twitter, the Latinx community responded with “Writing my Latino novel,” a thread of satirical, snarky reaction posts making fun of the book’s cliches. That experience can’t be changed by people who don’t like it.”Last week, “American Dirt” publisher Flatiron Books acknowledged the controversy the book has sparked, but maintained its defense of it. On Wednesday, however, the imprint walked back its support, canceling the entire “American Dirt” book tour due to “safety” concerns.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 30, 2020 01:18 UTC