American Dirt author Jeanine Cummins: ‘I didn’t need to justify my right to write that book’ Five years after being vilified for exploiting the migrant experience in her bestseller, the author reveals how the backlash inspired her latest novel

Jeanine Cumkins asserts her right to write about diverse experiences, even when they don't align with her own background. Her latest novel draws from her heritage, showing how storytelling can bridge identities. #DiverseNarratives #WritingRights