'A full-throated song of praise. I loved it' Sherman Alexie Ireland, 1959. Young Christopher Hurley is a tinker, a Pavee gypsy, who roams with his father and extended family from town to town, carrying all their worldly possessions in their wagons. Christy carries with him a burden of guilt as well: his mother's death in childbirth. The wandering life is the only one Christy has ever known, but when his grandfather dies, everything changes. His father decides to settle briefly, in a town, where Christy and his cousin can receive proper schooling. But still, always, they are treated as outsiders. As Christy struggles with his new classmates, he starts to question who he is and where he belongs. But then the discovery of an old newspaper photograph, and a long-buried secret, changes his life for ever.
Jeanine Cummins is a well-known author recognized for her gripping narratives that often explore themes of immigration and human rights. Her most notable work, American Dirt, garnered both critical acclaim and controversy for its portrayal of a Mexican mother and son's journey to the United States. The book was selected for Oprah's Book Club, which significantly amplified its visibility and impact. Cummins' approach to such a poignant social issue has sparked widespread discussion on the representation of marginalized groups in literature.
Before American Dirt, Cummins wrote other significant titles including The Outside Boy and The Crooked Branch. Her works predominantly delve into personal identity and family dynamics against broader social backdrops. While she has been lauded for her storytelling abilities, her work has also been at the center of debates concerning cultural appropriation and the responsibilities of authors within cross-cultural narratives.
Born in Spain and raised in Maryland, USA, Jeanine Cummins identifies partially with her Puerto Rican heritage, which influences some of her personal and professional perspectives. She often discusses how her family's backgrounds and her own experiences shape her writing. Apart from writing, Cummins is known to engage in various activities that promote literacy and cross-cultural understanding.
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'A full-throated song of praise. I loved it' Sherman Alexie Ireland, 1959. Young Christopher Hurley is a tinker, a Pavee gypsy, who roams with his father and extended family from town to town, carrying all their worldly possessions in their wagons. C ...
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'A full-throated song of praise. I loved it' Sherman Alexie Ireland, 1959. Young Christopher Hurley is a tinker, a Pavee gypsy, who roams with his father and extended family from town to town, carrying all their worldly possessions in their wagons. Christy carries with him a burden of guilt as well: his mother's death in childbirth. The wandering life is the only one Christy has ever known, but when his grandfather dies, everything changes. His father decides to settle briefly, in a town, where Christy and his cousin can receive proper schooling. But still, always, they are treated as outsiders. As Christy struggles with his new classmates, he starts to question who he is and where he belongs. But then the discovery of an old newspaper photograph, and a long-buried secret, changes his life for ever.
Jeanine Cummins is a well-known author recognized for her gripping narratives that often explore themes of immigration and human rights. Her most notable work, American Dirt, garnered both critical acclaim and controversy for its portrayal of a Mexican mother and son's journey to the United States. The book was selected for Oprah's Book Club, which significantly amplified its visibility and impact. Cummins' approach to such a poignant social issue has sparked widespread discussion on the representation of marginalized groups in literature.
Before American Dirt, Cummins wrote other significant titles including The Outside Boy and The Crooked Branch. Her works predominantly delve into personal identity and family dynamics against broader social backdrops. While she has been lauded for her storytelling abilities, her work has also been at the center of debates concerning cultural appropriation and the responsibilities of authors within cross-cultural narratives.
Born in Spain and raised in Maryland, USA, Jeanine Cummins identifies partially with her Puerto Rican heritage, which influences some of her personal and professional perspectives. She often discusses how her family's backgrounds and her own experiences shape her writing. Apart from writing, Cummins is known to engage in various activities that promote literacy and cross-cultural understanding.
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