Jeanine Cummins (born December 6, 1974) is an American author of Irish and Puerto Rican heritage. She has written five books: a memoir titled ''A Rip in Heaven'' and four novels, ''The Outside Boy,'' ''The Crooked Branch'', ''American Dirt'', and ''Speak to Me of Home''. ''American Dirt'' was a notable success, selling over 3 million copies in 37 languages. However, it also gained controversy within the American literary community for its perceived cultural exploitation.
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Jeanine Cummins (born December 6, 1974) is an American author of Irish and Puerto Rican heritage. She has written five books: a memoir titled ''A Rip in Heaven'' and four novels, ''The Outside Boy,'' ''The Crooked Branch'', ''American Dirt'', and ''Speak to Me of Home''. ''American Dirt'' was a notable success, selling over 3 million copies in 37 languages. However, it also gained controversy within the American literary community for its perceived cultural exploitation.
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