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.
its Monday book signing and discussion with Cummins, quoting a message it received from publisher Flatiron Books: “Due to safety concerns, the publisher has cancelled this event. We apologize for any inconvenience.”, wrote on Twitter last week that she’d be attending the Pasadena book signing and called on her followers to join her.
“I’m gonna be at Vromans bookstore on the 28th to greet Jeanine Cummins and welcome her to the great state of California. If any cholas would like to join me, that would be lovely,” she wrote. I'm gonna be at Vromans bookstore on the 28th to greet Jeanine Cummins and welcome her to the great state of California! If any cholas would like to join me, that would be lovely. Besos y abrazos, bitches!The local signings are the latest cancellations in a string of promotional events that have been canned across the country. The bookstorein St.
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