Publisher of 'American Dirt' book cancels remainder of author's book tour, citing security concerns.
has canceled the remainder of the author's book tour, citing security concerns.
"Jeanine Cummins spent five years of her life writing this book with the intent to shine a spotlight on tragedies facing immigrants," Bob Miller, president and publisher of Flatiron Books, said in a statement to the Associated Press Wednesday. “We are saddened that a work of fiction that was well-intentioned has led to such vitriolic rancor. Unfortunately, our concerns about safety have led us to the difficult decision to cancel the book tour.
While the much-anticipated"American Dirt" has been championed by high-profile celebrities, like Oprah, who picked the novel for her February book club pick, it has also been the the subject of continued criticism from Latinos and other people of color since its release Jan. 21.
Eighty-three prominent writers from diverse backgrounds, including Jennine Capó Crucet, Alexander Chee, Nicole Chung and Lilliam Rivera, signed a"This is not a letter calling for silencing, nor censoring," the letter, which was published on LitHub, read.
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